How to get to London from Sunderland

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Compare train, coach and flight for Sunderland to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £51.

Distance: 387 km

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Flight

£30

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Cheapest

£78

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£219

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7h 24m

Average total duration

6h 54m

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30m

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4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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4h 22m

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1h 22m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

Megabus

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British Airways

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from Sunderland to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
12:456h15
Sunderland, Interchange
19:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
£251One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:456h15
Sunderland, Interchange
19:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
£251One-way
0 changes

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1337
20:151h15
Newcastle Airport
21:30London Heathrow Airport
£2541One-way
0 changes

Other options

Tyne And Wear Metro 2TW064300+LNERC40884
08:363h41
Sunderland station (SUN)
12:17London Kings Cross (KGX)
£701One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)G93296+LumoC08166
09:063h40
Sunderland station (SUN)
12:46London Kings Cross (KGX)
£771One-way
1 change
Grand Central TrainsC14458
08:323h35
Sunderland station (SUN)
12:07London Kings Cross (KGX)
£921One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:456h50
Sunderland, Interchange
19:35London, Victoria Coach Station
£251One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX426
08:357h45
Sunderland, Interchange
16:20London, Victoria Coach Station
£261One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX426
07:307h50
Sunderland, Interchange
15:20London, Victoria Coach Station
£261One-way
0 changes
British AirwaysBA1339
21:201h15
Newcastle Airport
22:35London Heathrow Airport
£2541One-way
0 changes
British AirwaysBA1331
12:151h25
Newcastle Airport
13:40London Heathrow Airport
£3241One-way
0 changes
British AirwaysBA1329
09:451h25
Newcastle Airport
11:10London Heathrow Airport
£3991One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Sunderland to London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs

You can get between Sunderland and London 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to London from Sunderland is by taking a coach, which costs on average £16.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Sunderland to London:

Taking a coach costs £24 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £39 for the same trip.

Taking a coach costs £19 less than taking a train, which costs on average £35 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Sunderland to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Coach takes 5 h 20 min on average.

Getting to London by train takes 3 h 17 min on average.

The distance from Sunderland to London is approximately 239 miles.

The average frequency per day from Sunderland to London is:

  • Around 16 coaches per day.
  • 8 flights a day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to London from 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 when travelling from Sunderland to London:

  • Most travellers take a coach from Sunderland, Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Sunderland to London depart from Sunderland to London Kings Cross.

The following travel companies offer services from Sunderland to London:

  • Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to London by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Sunderland to London tickets on Omio for £16.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways Sunderland to London tickets on Omio for £39.
  • Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo or CrossCountry to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LNER Sunderland to London tickets on Omio for £35.

Yes, there are direct routes from Sunderland to London with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct coach to London with National Express or FlixBus with 11 direct coaches per day.
  • You'll find 5 direct flights a day to London with British Airways.
  • You'll find 1 direct train a day to London with Grand Central Trains.

Direct services to London 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.

Looking to extend your trip from Sunderland to London? Many Omio customers who go from Sunderland to London usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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