What is the distance between Middlesbrough and Sunderland?

It's about 38 km (24 miles) from Middlesbrough to Sunderland.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Middlesbrough Bus Station, in Middlesbrough, and end it at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop, in Sunderland.

Bus Middlesbrough to Sunderland from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Sunderland on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	8:05pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	8:45pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	8:45pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	10:45pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	10:45pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags

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

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Sunderland on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:10am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Sunderland on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	6:15pm	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:10am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Sunderland on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:10am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Sunderland on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:10am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Sunderland on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	40m	3:10am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	45m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Middlesbrough 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 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

39 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $31	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $31	Average Duration58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $9	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,719 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to users, the bus service is commendable for its punctuality and smooth onboarding process. Passengers appreciated the comfortable journey in a clean coach, with drivers who were both helpful and highly skilled.

National Express Middlesbrough Sunderland recent customer reviews

Onboarding was smooth, sweet ride, coach was clean 👌. And the driver is topnotch.

Jude C.

June 23, 2025

Bus on time, driver, helpful and journey comfortable.

James R.

April 21, 2024

Very Satisfying

Muchinga M.

October 26, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $20

Megabus Middlesbrough Sunderland recent customer reviews

Did not turn up on time coming back from Middlesbrough it turn up at 14.20am

John D.

May 27, 2024

The Driver was ontop of him game.

Henry N.

March 6, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Middlesbrough and Sunderland?

Stops in Middlesbrough

A - Middlesbrough Bus Station

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Middlesbrough to Sunderland by bus

What is the distance between Middlesbrough and Sunderland?
It's about 38 km (24 miles) from Middlesbrough to Sunderland.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Middlesbrough to Sunderland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Middlesbrough Bus Station, in Middlesbrough, and end it at 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

11-17

$9

11-18

$9

Today

$9

11-20

$8

11-21

$8

11-22

$9

11-23

$9

11-24

$8

The cheapest trip from Middlesbrough to Sunderland was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $22 for a bus ticket from Middlesbrough to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express 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.