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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £303.
Distance: 387 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£82 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £303 Average Price | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to London:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to London costing on average £82.
A coach is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to London costing on average £303.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 2m.
Coach takes on average 7h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 50m faster (3h 29m by train vs 5h 19m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£82 vs £85). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to London from Sunderland by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Sunderland to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from London are Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Canterbury. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from London on Omio.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to London:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to London costing on average £82.
A coach is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to London costing on average £303.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 2m.
Coach takes on average 7h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and London as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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