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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 €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 €13, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Manchester:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average €53.
A bus is €240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average €254.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 12h 45m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 3h 29m 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.
5:05 PM3h15Sunderland8:20 PMManchester€121One-way0 transfers
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- 5:05 PM3h15Sunderland8:20 PMManchester€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:05 PM3h15Sunderland8:20 PMManchester€121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:55 AM3h15Sunderland2:10 PMManchester€121One-way0 transfers
- 2:25 PM3h15Sunderland5:40 PMManchester€121One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 PM5h35Sunderland7:55 PMManchester€191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Manchester:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average €53.
A bus is €240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average €254.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 12h 45m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited, Grand Central Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Go North East to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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