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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunderland to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $547.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $547 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sunderland to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Sunderland to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average $80 (€67).
A bus is $521 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average $547 (€458).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $47 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€18). The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 44m 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 Manchester
How to get from Sunderland to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX17212:05 AM3h45Sunderland, Interchange2:50 AMManchester, Coach Station$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX17212:05 AM3h45Sunderland, Interchange2:50 AMManchester, Coach Station$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:55 AM3h15Sunderland, Interchange2:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- TP161800 · G16136+
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C019916:17 PM4h54Sunderland station (SUN)11:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$381One-way3 transfers - TP167500 · C03163+C01962+TW0217007:13 AM5h32Sunderland station (SUN)12:45 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$381One-way3 transfers
- TP161800 · G15902+TW015000+C019916:17 PM4h35Sunderland station (SUN)10:52 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$511One-way3 transfers
- NX1725:50 AM3h30Sunderland, Interchange9:20 AMManchester, Coach Station$391One-way0 transfers
- NX1721:30 PM3h40Sunderland, Interchange5:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$391One-way0 transfers
- NX1728:55 AM3h55Sunderland, Interchange12:50 PMManchester, Coach Station$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average $80 (€67).
A bus is $521 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average $547 (€458).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Manchester by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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