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Compare train and coach for Sunderland to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 466 km
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £125 Average Price |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bournemouth from Sunderland by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Bournemouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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

There are 2 options to travel from Sunderland to Bournemouth including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Bournemouth from Sunderland is by taking a coach, which costs on average £21.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sunderland to Bournemouth:
Taking a coach costs £53 less than taking a train, which costs on average £74 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from Sunderland is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 23 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Getting to Bournemouth by coach takes 10 h 15 min on average.
The distance between Sunderland and Bournemouth is around 289 miles.
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Bournemouth is:
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Sunderland to Bournemouth as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Sunderland to Bournemouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sunderland to Bournemouth:
- You can travel from Sunderland to Bournemouth by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £21 with National Express from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
- You can travel by train from Sunderland to Bournemouth with LNER or Grand Central Trains, and you can find Grand Central Trains Sunderland to Bournemouth tickets for £74 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sunderland to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bournemouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
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