How to travel from Glasgow to Sunderland

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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

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$20

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$51

Average price

5h 11m

Average total duration

4h 41m

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30m

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3h 31m

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3h 1m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Glasgow to Sunderland

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM4h50
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:25 PMSunderland, Interchange
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM4h50
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:25 PMSunderland, Interchange
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ScotrailY39313+London North Eastern RailwayC40896+Northern RailG93333
    9:00 AM3h00
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    12:00 PMSunderland station (SUN)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailY39282+CrossCountryC75121+Tyne and Wear MetroA23670
    8:00 AM3h15
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    11:15 AMSunderland station (SUN)
    $441One-way
    2 transfers
  • ScotrailY39290+London North Eastern RailwayY11826+Northern RailG90790
    8:15 AM3h09
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    11:24 AMSunderland station (SUN)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers
  • ScotrailY39337+CrossCountryC74726+Tyne and Wear MetroA23662
    9:45 AM3h30
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    1:15 PMSunderland station (SUN)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 PM4h35
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    11:50 PMSunderland, Interchange
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastVT953600+Northern RailG90795
    8:05 AM4h18
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    12:23 PMSunderland station (SUN)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1483 · BA1336
    1:25 PM5h05
    Glasgow International Airport
    6:30 PMNewcastle Airport
    $5301One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1485 · BA1340
    3:30 PM6h25
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $5301One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1483 · BA1340
    1:25 PM8h30
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $5301One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Sunderland

Travel to Sunderland 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 Glasgow to Sunderland.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Sunderland including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $34 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Glasgow to Sunderland is approximately 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Sunderland is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Sunderland:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Lumo, Scotrail to go to Sunderland by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Sunderland:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sunderland and these popular destinations at a great price.

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