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Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 466 km
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £126 Average Price |
10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Sunderland from Bournemouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Sunderland is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Bournemouth to Sunderland
Travel to Sunderland 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 Bournemouth to Sunderland.

There are 2 travel options from Bournemouth to Sunderland: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Sunderland is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £26 compared to other travel options to Sunderland:
A coach is £81 less than a train with an average ticket price of £107 from Bournemouth to Sunderland.
The fastest way from Bournemouth to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 42 min.
There are alternative travel options to Sunderland that take longer:
Getting to Sunderland by coach takes 10 h 50 min on average.
The Bournemouth to Sunderland distance is approximately 289 miles.
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Sunderland is:
- 5 coaches a day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Sunderland as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bournemouth to Sunderland:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bournemouth to Sunderland:
- You can take a coach from Bournemouth to Sunderland with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £26 with National Express from Bournemouth to Sunderland.
- You can travel between Bournemouth and Sunderland by train with LNER or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £107 with LNER from Bournemouth to Sunderland.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bournemouth to Sunderland with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Sunderland tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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