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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
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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).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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