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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- 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.
- 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 (3), Grand Central Trains to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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