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Compare train and bus for Sunderland to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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 Leeds:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Leeds costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $68 (€56) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Sunderland to Leeds
How to get from Sunderland to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX17212:05 AM2h05Sunderland, Interchange2:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX17212:05 AM2h05Sunderland, Interchange2:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:55 AM1h55Sunderland, Interchange12:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
G16190+
TW0217007:13 AM2h00Sunderland station (SUN)9:13 AMLeeds station (LDS)$431One-way1 transfer
P28641+
C010189:19 AM2h09Sunderland station (SUN)11:28 AMLeeds station (LDS)$641One-way1 transfer
G15803+
TW0153008:09 AM2h18Sunderland station (SUN)10:27 AMLeeds station (LDS)$641One-way1 transfer
NX4266:05 AM2h05Sunderland, Interchange8:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM1h55Sunderland, Interchange8:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 PM1h55Sunderland, Interchange4:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Leeds:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Leeds costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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