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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Edinburgh:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $40.
A bus is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $284.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 9h 42m.
The journey is about 58m faster (1h 56m by train vs 2h 54m by car) and roughly $50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 vs $90). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Sunderland to Edinburgh
How to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:20 PM3h15Sunderland, Interchange5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:20 PM3h15Sunderland, Interchange5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G256777:57 AM2h00Sunderland station (SUN)9:57 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C31768+G801999:31 AM2h02Sunderland station (SUN)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$461One-way1 transfer
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TW0419006:12 AM2h20Sunderland station (SUN)8:32 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$511One-way1 transfer 
G01055+P286509:56 AM2h16Sunderland station (SUN)12:12 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:15 AM3h10Sunderland, Interchange6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM4h49Sunderland, Interchange7:09 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM6h54Sunderland, Interchange10:09 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Edinburgh:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $40.
A bus is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Edinburgh costing on average $284.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 9h 42m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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