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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sunderland to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 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 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $349.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $349 Average price | $140 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Portsmouth:
A bus is $86 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $140 (€117).
A bus is $296 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $349 (€293).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€45) compared to roughly $117 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€53). The journey takes 9h 59m versus 6h 13m 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 Portsmouth
How to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:00 AM11h30Sunderland4:30 PMPortsmouth$301One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM11h30Sunderland4:30 PMPortsmouth$301One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM11h30Sunderland4:30 PMPortsmouth$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Portsmouth:
A bus is $86 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $140 (€117).
A bus is $296 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $349 (€293).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Portsmouth by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
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