How to get to Sunderland from Oxford

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Compare coach, train and flight for Oxford to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £122.

Distance: 351 km

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£50

Average Price

Cheapest

£103

Average Price

£122

Average Price

£67

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 27m

Average total duration

6h 57m

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30m

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4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

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30m

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3h 11m

Average total duration

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1h 11m

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2h 0m

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4h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Sunderland is a coach with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Sunderland:

A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Sunderland costing on average £103.

A coach is £72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Sunderland costing on average £122.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Sunderland is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 56m.

Coach takes on average 7h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oxford and Sunderland including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 6h 57m versus 4h 39m 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.

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from Oxford to Sunderland

How to get to Sunderland from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Oxford to Sunderland is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX160 · NX133
    12:058h40
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    20:45Sunderland, Interchange
    £411One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX160 · NX133
    12:058h40
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    20:45Sunderland, Interchange
    £411One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1340
    20:451h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    21:50Newcastle Airport
    £3011One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00739+Tyne and Wear MetroTW033500
    9:144h55
    Oxford station (OXF)
    14:09Sunderland station (SUN)
    £701One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00710+Tyne and Wear MetroTW027700
    13:114h58
    Oxford station (OXF)
    18:09Sunderland station (SUN)
    £701One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00706+London North Eastern RailwayC02111+Tyne and Wear MetroTW039200
    12:115h10
    Oxford station (OXF)
    17:21Sunderland station (SUN)
    £701One-way
    2 changes
  • National ExpressUCX5 · NX598
    20:407h55
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    4:35Sunderland, Interchange
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNX737 · NX426
    6:057h35
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    13:40Sunderland, Interchange
    £671One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNX737 · NX426
    16:257h40
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    0:05Sunderland, Interchange
    £671One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA1326
    7:351h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:45Newcastle Airport
    £621One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1334
    15:201h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    16:40Newcastle Airport
    £621One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1336
    9:051h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:20Newcastle Airport
    £751One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Oxford 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 Oxford to Sunderland.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Oxford and Sunderland including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Sunderland is a coach with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Sunderland:

A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Sunderland costing on average £103.

A coach is £72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Sunderland costing on average £122.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Sunderland is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 56m.

Coach takes on average 7h 27m.

The Oxford to Sunderland distance is approximately 351 km.
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Sunderland is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Sunderland as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Sunderland:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Sunderland by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Sunderland by coach.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Sunderland by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to Sunderland:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sunderland and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Oxford to Sunderland, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
A 2 to 3-day visit to Sunderland is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens, and Roker Beach, while also allowing time to enjoy local dining and shopping experiences.

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