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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Middlesbrough:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Middlesbrough costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around $6 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 58m versus 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Sunderland to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Middlesbrough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P286196:27 AM1h01Sunderland station (SUN)7:28 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P286196:27 AM1h01Sunderland station (SUN)7:28 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX1725:30 AM0h40Sunderland, Interchange6:10 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C332867:13 AM0h58Sunderland station (SUN)8:11 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$71One-way0 transfers
- P286358:00 AM0h58Sunderland station (SUN)8:58 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$71One-way0 transfers
- C317978:25 AM0h50Sunderland station (SUN)9:15 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 PM0h45Sunderland, Interchange12:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:15 PM0h45Sunderland, Interchange3:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
- NX1721:30 PM0h45Sunderland, Interchange2:15 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Middlesbrough:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Middlesbrough costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Go North East to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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