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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunderland to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $478.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $478 Average price | $202 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sunderland to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Sunderland to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Plymouth:
A bus is $131 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average $202.
A bus is $406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average $478.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 12h 40m versus 7h 1m 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.
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How to get from Sunderland to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:32 PM 19h16 Sunderland 12:48 PM Plymouth $518 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
5:32 PM 19h16 Sunderland 12:48 PM Plymouth $518 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
7:06 AM 7h41 Sunderland 2:47 PM Plymouth $591 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
9:06 AM 7h42 Sunderland 4:48 PM Plymouth $591 1 One-way 1 transfer3:55 PM 7h48 Sunderland 11:43 PM Plymouth $591 1 One-way 1 transfer7:57 AM 7h50 Sunderland 3:47 PM Plymouth $591 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Plymouth:
A bus is $131 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average $202.
A bus is $406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average $478.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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