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Compare train and bus for Sunderland to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł147 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. 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 zł147, while a train costs an average of zł549.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł147 Average price Cheapest | zł549 Average price | zł209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Nottingham:
A bus is zł402 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Nottingham costing on average zł549.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around zł147 compared to roughly zł209 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł62. The journey takes 4h 9m versus 2h 59m 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 Nottingham
How to get from Sunderland to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G89743+
TW0377008:00 AM3h58Sunderland station (SUN)11:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)zł3121One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W29868+G89743+TW0377008:00 AM3h58Sunderland station (SUN)11:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)zł3121One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- P28632+G01180 · G664947:57 AM3h25Sunderland station (SUN)11:22 AMNottingham station (NOT)zł7801One-way2 transfers
Other options
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C043548:19 AM4h11Sunderland station (SUN)12:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)zł5741One-way3 transfers - P28650+G01184+C043579:56 AM3h34Sunderland station (SUN)1:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)zł5951One-way2 transfers
- P28650+G01184 · G664999:56 AM3h26Sunderland station (SUN)1:22 PMNottingham station (NOT)zł6751One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Nottingham:
A bus is zł402 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Nottingham costing on average zł549.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
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