Manchester to Sunderland bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Manchester at 07:40h, arriving at Sunderland at 11:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 03:40h the following day.
Departure station and country
Manchester, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
146 mi
Average Trip Duration
03h 20min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£11
Transportation Options
Coach
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Manchester to Sunderland:
The shortest travel distance between Manchester and Sunderland is 146 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 20:15 has a travel time of 03:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 03:41h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sunderland earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Manchester to Sunderland.
The overnight coach departs at 23:59 and arrives at 03:40
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Sunderland:
Bus companies operating the Manchester to Sunderland route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 315 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 315 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Manchester to Sunderland. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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