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Compare train, coach and flight for Reading to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 384 km
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8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Sunderland from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Sunderland is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Reading 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 Reading to Sunderland.

You can get from Reading to Sunderland 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sunderland is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £20 compared to other travel options to Sunderland:
Taking a coach costs £34 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £54 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs £59 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £79.
The fastest way from Reading to Sunderland is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Sunderland that take longer:
Coach takes 9 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Sunderland by train takes 5 h 1 min on average.
The Reading to Sunderland distance is approximately 238 miles.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Sunderland is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- 14 flights a day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Reading and Sunderland as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Reading to Sunderland:
The following travel companies offer services from Reading to Sunderland:
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus or National Express for coaches to Sunderland. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Reading to Sunderland tickets on Omio for £20.
- Travel with LNER to go to Sunderland by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LNER Reading to Sunderland tickets on Omio for £79.
Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Sunderland with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sunderland as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Sunderland from Reading.
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