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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus10:55 AM3h15Sunderland, Interchange2:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:05 PM3h15Sunderland, Interchange9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C75119+L367599:06 AM3h11Sunderland station (SUN)12:17 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$1041One-way2 transfers
Other options
- Y25850+C738058:23 AM3h59Sunderland station (SUN)12:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$841One-way1 transfer
TW080300+C75085+L367578:02 AM3h15Sunderland station (SUN)11:17 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$841One-way2 transfers
C14456+L368338:32 AM3h28Sunderland station (SUN)12:00 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$881One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:25 PM3h15Sunderland, Interchange5:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
- NX1721:30 PM3h40Sunderland, Interchange5:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
- NX1726:05 PM3h25Sunderland, Interchange9:30 PMManchester, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
BA1327 · BA13809:55 AM12h45Newcastle Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$4311One-way1 transfer- BA1327 · BA13689:55 AM5h50Newcastle Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$4981One-way1 transfer
- BA1327 · BA13709:55 AM7h15Newcastle Airport5:10 PMManchester Airport$4981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Manchester:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average $39 (€31).
A bus is $548 (€440) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average $555 (€446).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- 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.
- 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 Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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