How to get to London from Sunderland

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Compare coach, train 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 17m. 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 £54.

Distance: 387 km

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Flight

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£73

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£219

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7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

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30m

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4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Grand Central Trains

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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.

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

FlixBus
23:555h20
Sunderland
05:15London
£231One-way
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FlixBus
23:555h20
Sunderland
05:15London
£231One-way
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FlixBus
23:555h20
Sunderland
05:15London
£231One-way
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National Express
07:307h50
Sunderland
15:20London
£301One-way
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National Express
05:357h35
Sunderland
13:10London
£301One-way
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National Express
15:207h00
Sunderland
22:20London
£351One-way
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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sunderland and London including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to London is a coach with an average price of £16.

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

A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to London costing on average £33.

A coach is £38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to London costing on average £54.

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

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 17m.

Coach takes on average 5h 20m.

The Sunderland to London distance is approximately 387 km.
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to London is:
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and London 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 Sunderland to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sunderland to London with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
  • 8 direct coaches per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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