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How to travel from Sunderland to Glasgow

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Compare bus and train 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 €10. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

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€17

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€40

Average price

5h 9m

Average total duration

4h 39m

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30m

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3h 33m

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Fastest

3h 3m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Sunderland to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
02:15AM4h40
Sunderland
06:55AMGlasgow
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:15AM4h40
Sunderland
06:55AMGlasgow
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:15AM4h40
Sunderland
06:55AMGlasgow
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:20PM4h40
Sunderland
06:00PMGlasgow
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Glasgow.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sunderland and Glasgow including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Sunderland to Glasgow is approximately 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Glasgow is:
  • Around 4 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to Glasgow:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), ScotRail, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Go North East to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sunderland to Glasgow:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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