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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 387 km
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €217 Average price |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from London to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Sunderland?
It's possible to reach Sunderland from London via train, bus, and plane. It is a fairly busy route because of its proximity to the large city of Newcastle, with services running throughout the day, every day, including weekends. Journey times vary from around one hour by plane to six hours by bus.
What is the Cheapest Way to Get from London to Sunderland?
The cheapest way to travel between London and Sunderland is by bus, and the cheapest provider is National Express. Coaches leave from London's Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Sunderland Interchange. Buses leave every few hours, with the first bus of the day leaving around breakfast time and the last bus departing before midnight. Most services run direct, but some may have one change in Leeds.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from London to Sunderland?
The fastest way to travel between London and Sunderland is by plane, with a journey time of around one hour and 15 minutes. Flights leave from London Heathrow and arrive at Newcastle Airport, which is around a 40-minute drive or a one-hour bus journey from Sunderland. There are around two flights per day, leaving in the early evening, and flights are provided by British Airways.
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Travel from London to Sunderland by Train
There are various train services between these cities. Grand Central offers the only direct service, which takes around three hours and 40 minutes, while LNER's trains usually have one change in Newcastle, with a journey time of around three and a half hours. Trains run all day, with the first leaving London Kings Cross first thing in the morning and the last leaving late at night. Trains from London arrive at Sunderland Station, which is in the middle of the city centre, next to all of the city's major shopping areas and attractions. It is also served by the local Metro.
Travel from London to Sunderland by Bus
Buses are operated by National Express and Megabus, with National Express offering the cheapest service and Megabus offering the fastest. Many National Express coaches have one change in Leeds which increases the journey time to around seven hours and 40 minutes, while Megabus services run directly, with their fastest service lasting six hours and 15 minutes. Buses run all day, with the first bus departing at first thing in the morning and the last service departing at around late at night. Buses leave from Victoria Coach Station in Westminster and arrive at Sunderland Interchange, which is in the southeast of the city. It a short walk from Sunderland Station.
Travel from London to Sunderland by Plane
Planes to Sunderland depart from London Heathrow and arrive at either Newcastle Airport or Leeds Bradford Airport. Leeds Bradford is 86 miles from Sunderland, whereas Newcastle Airport is 22 miles away, and is well-connected to Sunderland by rail, bus, and car. British Airways run several services a day, with the first leaving London mid-morning and the last leaving around tea time. When travelling to Leeds Bradford Airport, the plane journey lasts one hour, and when travelling to Newcastle Airport, it lasts around one hour and 15 minutes.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average €25.
A bus is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Sunderland by flight.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
- 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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