How to travel from Sunderland to Middlesbrough

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Compare train and bus for Sunderland to Middlesbrough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $6.

Distance: 23 miles (38 km)

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Sunderland to Middlesbrough

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

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

National Express
06:05PM0h40
Sunderland
06:45PMMiddlesbrough
$91One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
06:05PM0h40
Sunderland
06:45PMMiddlesbrough
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:05PM0h40
Sunderland
06:45PMMiddlesbrough
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
11:55PM0h45
Sunderland
12:40AMMiddlesbrough
$91One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:45PM0h40
Sunderland
12:25AMMiddlesbrough
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Middlesbrough

Travel to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sunderland and Middlesbrough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Middlesbrough is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Middlesbrough costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Sunderland to Middlesbrough is approximately 23 miles (38 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Middlesbrough is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to Middlesbrough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Middlesbrough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Go North East to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains to go to Middlesbrough by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sunderland to Middlesbrough with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Middlesbrough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Middlesbrough and these popular destinations at a great price.
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