How to travel from Sunderland to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunderland to London

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $72.

Distance: 240 miles (387 km)

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Flight

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$95

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$296

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7h 26m

Average total duration

6h 56m

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30m

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4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

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National Express

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Grand Central Trains

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British Airways

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from Sunderland to London

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

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bus

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

National Express
12:20PM7h45
Sunderland
08:05PMLondon
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:20PM7h45
Sunderland
08:05PMLondon
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:55PM5h20
Sunderland
05:15AMLondon
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:30PM6h10
Sunderland
06:40PMLondon
$221One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15AM7h15
Sunderland
01:30PMLondon
$271One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:20PM7h00
Sunderland
10:20PMLondon
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to London

Travel to London 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 London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sunderland and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to London is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to London costing on average $44 (€36).

A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to London costing on average $72 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 27m.

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Sunderland to London is approximately 240 miles (387 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to London is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sunderland to London with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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