Manchester to Sunderland Bus and Coach

Manchester to Sunderland Sunderland to Manchester

Manchester to Sunderland Route Overview

Manchester to Sunderland bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Manchester at 07:55h, 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 ManchesterUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country SunderlandUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 146 mi
Average Trip Duration 14h 50min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £28
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Manchester to Sunderland

The shortest travel distance between Manchester and Sunderland is 146 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 11:45 has a travel time of h. 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 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Manchester to Sunderland route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 313 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Manchester or Sunderland coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Manchester

You can see information about the departure station and stops Manchester here

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  Sunderland

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sunderland here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £28 (One-Way) or £56 (Return).

Travel reviews for Manchester to Sunderland bus

Over 313 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. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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