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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Flights from London to Sunderland depart on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 21:35. The fastest flight covers the 387 km distance in 1h 5m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 387 km |
Average flight duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Flights per day 7 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
£212
Average price
£320
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Sunderland will cost around £320 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £212.
Of the 6 flights that leave London for Sunderland every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 387 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BA1334Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 387 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£161 Average Price | £75 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Sunderland flights for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1326 | 7:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1h10 | 8:45 Newcastle Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1390+ BA4018+ BA8974 | 7:40 London Heathrow Airport | 7h55 | 15:35 Newcastle Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1328 | 8:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h10 | 10:00 Newcastle Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1360+ BA4018 · BA7881 | 8:50 London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 15:35 Newcastle Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1334 | 14:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 16:10 Newcastle Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1338 | 18:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1h10 | 19:45 Newcastle Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1340 | 20:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h05 | 21:50 Newcastle Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Glass-focused museum with exhibitions, demonstrations, and studio activity reflecting Sunderland’s industrial heritage and creative scene.
Volunteer-run museum at the restored station featuring vintage trams, buses, and transport displays. Best for engineering and family visits.
Long sandy seafront with promenade, cafés nearby, and broad views. Popular for walking, sea air, and classic coastal Sunderland scenes.
Seaside area north of Roker with beach, promenade, and open views. A relaxed place for walks and a local feel beyond the city centre.
Historic public park beside the museum and winter gardens. It offers flower beds, monuments, and a central green break in the city.
Panackelty is a North East comfort dish of layered potatoes, onions and corned beef or bacon, slowly baked. It is a long-standing Wearside home staple.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, often served with ham or stotties. It is a classic staple across Sunderland and the wider North East.
Stottie cake is a dense round North East bread, usually split and filled with ham and pease pudding. It is strongly associated with local working-class food culture.
Popular seafront seafood restaurant at Roker serving fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Well-known city centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Lively, dependable and good for casual meals.
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service. Comfortable setting close to the city centre.
Generally cheaper than London and many UK tourist cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and reasonably priced local transport.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Sunderland by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Sunderland flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Sunderland airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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