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Compare train, coach and flight for Sunderland to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, and a flight costs an average of £155.
Distance: 537 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£72 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price | £141 Average Price |
13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Plymouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Plymouth:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average £99.
A coach is £89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Plymouth costing on average £155.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Coach takes on average 14h 25m.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by coach.
- Travel with Azul to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Plymouth by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Azul.
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