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Compare bus for Sunderland to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $174.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Coventry:
A bus is $123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Coventry costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 6h 55m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Sunderland to Coventry
How to get from Sunderland to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM7h30Sunderland, Interchange6:25 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM7h30Sunderland, Interchange6:25 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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TW0243007:39 AM5h25Sunderland station (SUN)1:04 PMCoventry station (COV)$2281One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM7h50Sunderland, Interchange1:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM10h00Sunderland, Interchange12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM9h40Sunderland, Interchange9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Coventry:
A bus is $123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Coventry costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Coventry as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Coventry by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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