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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sunderland to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Glasgow:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $519 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average $537 (€435).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 56m.
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How to get from Sunderland to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:20 PM4h40Sunderland7:00 PMGlasgow$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:20 PM4h40Sunderland7:00 PMGlasgow$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:20 PM4h40Sunderland7:00 PMGlasgow$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:15 AM4h40Sunderland7:55 AMGlasgow$181One-way0 transfers
- 1:20 PM4h40Sunderland6:00 PMGlasgow$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Glasgow:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $519 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average $537 (€435).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Glasgow by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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