How to travel from Sunderland to Plymouth

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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 prices starting from €73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, and a flight costs an average of €171.

Distance: 333 miles (537 km)

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€79

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€174

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€155

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13h 27m

Average total duration

12h 57m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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8h 28m

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7h 58m

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30m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Sunderland to Plymouth

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

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

National Express
07:35AM14h10
Sunderland
09:45PMPlymouth
$651One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
07:35AM14h10
Sunderland
09:45PMPlymouth
$651One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:35AM14h10
Sunderland
09:45PMPlymouth
$651One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sunderland and Plymouth including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $92 (€73).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average $137 (€109).

A bus is $123 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average $215 (€171).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Plymouth is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Bus takes on average 14h 25m.

The distance from Sunderland to Plymouth is approximately 333 miles (537 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Plymouth is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to Plymouth:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Azul to go to Plymouth by flight.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sunderland to Plymouth:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Azul.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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