What is the distance between Derby and Sunderland?

Derby and Sunderland are 221 km (137 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Sunderland?

Buses departing from Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby will take you to Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop in Sunderland.

Bus Derby to Sunderland from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Sunderland on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Sunderland on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Derby	7h 10m	7:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	2:45pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 25m	7:10pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Derby	8h 20m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Derby	8h 15m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Sunderland on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Derby	8h 20m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 40m	7:30pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Derby	8h 15m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Derby	7h 10m	7:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Sunderland on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 10m	6:55pm	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:35am	Derby	8h 20m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Derby	8h 15m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Sunderland on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	2:45pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 10m	6:55pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Derby	8h 20m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Derby	8h 15m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Sunderland on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	2:45pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 25m	7:10pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Derby	8h 20m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Derby	8h 15m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Sunderland on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	2:45pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 25m	7:10pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Derby	8h 20m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Derby	8h 15m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Derby to Sunderland

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

221 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $120	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $40	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Sunderland?

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
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B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Stops in Sunderland

A
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
30 Park Lane, Sunderland SR1, UK
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FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Derby to Sunderland by bus

What is the distance between Derby and Sunderland?
Derby and Sunderland are 221 km (137 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Sunderland?
Buses departing from Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby will take you to Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop in Sunderland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

No data

11-25

$35

Today

$36

11-27

$34

11-28

$45

11-29

$31

11-30

$46

12-01

$29

The cheapest trip from Derby to Sunderland was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Sunderland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $94 for a bus ticket from Derby to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually National Express, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.