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Compare train and bus for Sunderland to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 €28, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Harrogate:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Harrogate costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-6.04. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 1h 32m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sunderland to Harrogate
How to get from Sunderland to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Harrogate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:55 AM1h55Sunderland, Interchange12:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:55 AM1h55Sunderland, Interchange12:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:55 AM1h55Sunderland, Interchange12:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G854017:13 AM2h36Sunderland station (SUN)9:49 AMHarrogate station (HGT)€351One-way2 transfers
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C32227 · P286419:19 AM3h22Sunderland station (SUN)12:41 PMHarrogate station (HGT)€441One-way2 transfers
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G854218:37 AM2h11Sunderland station (SUN)10:48 AMHarrogate station (HGT)€661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:25 PM1h55Sunderland, Interchange4:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM1h55Sunderland, Interchange8:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM2h00Sunderland, Interchange2:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station€111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Harrogate:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Harrogate costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Harrogate by bus.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited to go to Harrogate by train.
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