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What is the best way to travel from Sunderland to Birmingham?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Birmingham from Sunderland. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 25m
£16
£23
11
Train
3h 32m
£60
£131
6
Flight
10h 15m
£66
£165
27

What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Sunderland?

You can reach Birmingham with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £18
Monday
from £26
Tuesday
from £17
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £19
Friday
from £19
Saturday

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    07:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    13:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    08:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    24h 50m
    0
    14:50
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    15:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    20h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    08:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £154
  • Ryanair
    10h 15m
    0
    11:15
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    21:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £160
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    15h 10m
    0
    17:25
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    08:35
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £220
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Northern
    5h 13m
    0
    08:51
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    14:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    5h 12m
    0
    10:52
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    16:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    5h 15m
    0
    11:51
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    17:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    5h 13m
    0
    12:51
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    18:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    14:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    16:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    21:30
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Northern
    4h 27m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:35
    Birmingham
    Coleshill Parkway Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    4h 12m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    12:08
    Birmingham
    Coleshill Parkway Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    16:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:09
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:05
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £76
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:32
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £117
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £152
  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £152

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    22:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £76
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:09
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:05
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £76
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:32
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £131
  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £146

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    06:55
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    13:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:09
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:05
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £60
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:32
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £75
  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £143
  • Northern
    4h 12m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    12:08
    Birmingham
    Coleshill Parkway Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £146

What are the fastest trips from Sunderland to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham from Sunderland in just 3h 32m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 5h 12m
Monday
from 3h 32m
Tuesday
from 3h 32m
Wednesday
from 5h 45m
Thursday
from 3h 32m
Friday
from 3h 32m
Saturday

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Northern
    5h 12m
    0
    10:52
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    16:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    5h 13m
    0
    08:51
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    14:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    5h 13m
    0
    12:51
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    18:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    5h 15m
    0
    11:51
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    17:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    07:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    13:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    08:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:55
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    09:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    10h 15m
    0
    11:15
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    21:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £160
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    15h 10m
    0
    17:25
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    08:35
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £220
  • Eastern Airways
    18h 55m
    0
    13:40
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    08:35
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Eastern Airways
    Economy
    from £223
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    20h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    08:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £154

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:09
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:05
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Northern
    4h 12m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    12:08
    Birmingham
    Coleshill Parkway Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £153
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    16:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    21:30
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    14:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:55
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    09:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £152
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:09
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:05
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £76
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:32
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £117
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £152
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    16:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    22:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    22:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £146
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:09
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:05
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £76
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:32
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £131
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £76
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    15:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:55
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    09:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    3h 32m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £143
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:09
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:05
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £60
  • Northern
    3h 56m
    0
    09:32
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    13:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £75
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £150
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    06:55
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    13:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    23:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Sunderland to Birmingham

What are the most popular stations in Sunderland and Birmingham?

In Sunderland, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dame Dorothy Street or Seaburn Station, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Sunderland? With 9 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Sunderland and Birmingham, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Birmingham in just 3h 32m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Sunderland and Birmingham are Northern, National Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

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One last tip? Even if you live in Sunderland and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from East Boldon or to Erdington, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Sunderland to Birmingham?

The most popular companies between Sunderland and Birmingham, are Northern, National Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Northern

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011), Ryanair and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sunderland to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Sunderland to Birmingham

How can I reach Birmingham from Sunderland?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Birmingham from Sunderland.

How far is Birmingham from Sunderland?

The distance between Sunderland and Birmingham is 271.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sunderland and Birmingham?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 67 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sunderland to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Birmingham?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 3h 32m with a Train from Northern.

More routes to Sunderland and to Birmingham

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sunderland and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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