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Compare bus and train for Sunderland to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Sheffield costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, TransPennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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