How to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunderland to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$43

Average price

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$90

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 46m

Average total duration

3h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 54m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Edinburgh:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $43 (€34).

A bus is $410 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $425 (€344).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 16m.

Flight takes on average 8h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Sunderland and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh among Omio's users.

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from Sunderland to Edinburgh

How to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM3h10
    Sunderland, Interchange
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM3h10
    Sunderland, Interchange
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LumoG25677+Northern RailP28632
    7:57 AM2h00
    Sunderland station (SUN)
    9:57 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80199+Northern RailC31768
    9:31 AM2h02
    Sunderland station (SUN)
    11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80191+Tyne and Wear MetroTW041900
    6:12 AM2h20
    Sunderland station (SUN)
    8:32 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC01971+Tyne and Wear MetroTW040300
    8:24 AM2h04
    Sunderland station (SUN)
    10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM3h15
    Sunderland, Interchange
    5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 PM4h49
    Sunderland, Interchange
    7:09 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM6h54
    Sunderland, Interchange
    10:09 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1335 · BA1464
    5:45 PM3h50
    Newcastle Airport
    9:35 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1335 · BA1466
    5:45 PM4h25
    Newcastle Airport
    10:10 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1341+BA CityflyerBA8706
    6:00 AM11h10
    Newcastle Airport
    5:10 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $3251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sunderland to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Sunderland and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Edinburgh:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $43 (€34).

A bus is $410 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $425 (€344).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 16m.

Flight takes on average 8h 11m.

The distance from Sunderland to Edinburgh is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sunderland to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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