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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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 €16, while a flight costs an average of €462.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €462 Average price | €84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sunderland to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Sunderland to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Glasgow:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average €49.
A bus is €446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average €462.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €68. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 3h 13m 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.
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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.
3:15 AM 4h40 Sunderland 7:55 AM Glasgow €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:15 AM 4h40 Sunderland 7:55 AM Glasgow €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:15 AM 4h40 Sunderland 7:55 AM Glasgow €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:20 PM 4h40 Sunderland 7:00 PM Glasgow €17 1 One-way 0 transfers1:20 PM 4h40 Sunderland 6:00 PM Glasgow €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Glasgow:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average €49.
A bus is €446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average €462.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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