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Compare train and coach for Preston to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 153 km
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3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Preston to Sunderland
How to get to Sunderland from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Sunderland is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 22:3512h45Preston11:20Sunderland£201One-way0 changes
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- 22:3512h45Preston11:20Sunderland£201One-way0 changes
Fastest
- 03:158h05Preston11:20Sunderland£251One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Sunderland:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Preston to Sunderland costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Sunderland as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Coaches mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Sunderland by coach.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Sunderland by train.
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