How to travel from Sunderland to Leeds

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Compare bus and train for Sunderland to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 77 miles (124 km)

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Train

€12

Average price

Cheapest

€38

Average price

2h 36m

Average total duration

2h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Megabus

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TransPennine Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Sunderland to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h55
Sunderland, Interchange
12:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h55
Sunderland, Interchange
12:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h55
Sunderland, Interchange
12:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25856+TransPennine ExpressL36832
08:25AM2h18
Sunderland station (SUN)
10:43AMLeeds station (LDS)
$511One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y25851+TransPennine ExpressL37225
08:19AM2h08
Sunderland station (SUN)
10:27AMLeeds station (LDS)
$591One-way
1 transfer
Tyne And Wear Metro 2TW064300+LNERC40884+Northern Rail (3)Y25812
08:36AM2h18
Sunderland station (SUN)
10:54AMLeeds station (LDS)
$541One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX133
10:00AM2h20
Sunderland, Interchange
12:20PMLeeds, Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX133
08:20AM2h15
Sunderland, Interchange
10:35AMLeeds, Coach Station
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:35PM2h00
Sunderland, Interchange
02:35PMLeeds, Coach Station
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sunderland and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Leeds costing on average $17 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Sunderland to Leeds is approximately 77 miles (124 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Leeds is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Leeds 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 Leeds:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sunderland to Leeds:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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