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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Glasgow from Sunderland. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 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
4h 40m
£7
£10
2
Train
3h 7m
£32
£45
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What is the cheapest way to reach Glasgow from Sunderland?

You can reach Glasgow with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £11
Saturday
from £8
Sunday
from £14
Monday
from £8
Tuesday
from £8
Wednesday
Thursday
from £7

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    3h 27m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    10:35
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £38
  • Northern
    3h 42m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:38
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £66

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    3h 7m
    0
    07:11
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    10:18
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £32
  • Northern
    3h 41m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:37
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £32
  • Northern
    3h 22m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:18
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £47

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    3h 27m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    10:35
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £34
  • Northern
    3h 42m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:38
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £66

What are the fastest trips from Sunderland to Glasgow?

You can get to Glasgow from Sunderland in just 3h 7m 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.

Friday
from 3h 27m
Saturday
from 3h 7m
Sunday
from 4h 40m
Monday
from 4h 40m
Tuesday
from 4h 40m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 3h 27m

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    3h 27m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    10:35
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £38
  • Northern
    3h 42m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:38
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £66
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    3h 7m
    0
    07:11
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    10:18
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £32
  • Northern
    3h 22m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:18
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £47
  • Northern
    3h 41m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:37
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £32
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    3h 27m
    0
    07:08
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    10:35
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £34
  • Northern
    3h 42m
    0
    07:56
    Sunderland
    Central Station
    11:38
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £66
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    07:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Sunderland to Glasgow

What are the most popular stations in Sunderland and Glasgow?

In Sunderland, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dame Dorothy Street or Seaburn Station, while in Glasgow you will be arriving at Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station or Queen Street Station, 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 Glasgow from Sunderland? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Train 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 Glasgow, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Glasgow in just 3h 7m.

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 Glasgow are FlixBus and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Sunderland and Glasgow 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 Bishopbriggs, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Glasgow 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 Glasgow?

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

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Northern

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

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sunderland to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow

How can I reach Glasgow from Sunderland?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Glasgow from Sunderland.

How far is Glasgow from Sunderland?

The distance between Sunderland and Glasgow is 210.1 km.

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

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 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 52 kgs.

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

You can get to Glasgow with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

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 Glasgow in just 3h 7m with a Train from Northern.

More routes to Sunderland and to Glasgow

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

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