How much is the bus ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham start from $25. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Sunderland to Birmingham?

The average bus travel time from Sunderland to Birmingham is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 272 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Sunderland to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sunderland to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from Sunderland to Birmingham at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sunderland to Birmingham?

A bus trip from Sunderland to Birmingham generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Sunderland to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sunderland to Birmingham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sunderland to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sunderland to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sunderland to Birmingham from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sunderland to Birmingham on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 25m	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 15m	9:35pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 25m	9:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	8h	10:20pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 25m	9:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Birmingham on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 25m	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	SUNDERLAND	5h 10m	1:30pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Birmingham on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 25m	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	SUNDERLAND	5h 10m	1:30pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Birmingham on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 40m	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	SUNDERLAND	5h 10m	1:30pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 50m	5:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Birmingham on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	SUNDERLAND	5h 5m	1:30pm	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:30am	SUNDERLAND	5h 30m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	6:30am	SUNDERLAND	5h 30m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	7h 15m	9:35pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Birmingham on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 25m	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	SUNDERLAND	5h 10m	1:30pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:03 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

272 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $148	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $42	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Birmingham?

Stops in Sunderland

A
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
30 Park Lane, Sunderland SR1, UK
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Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,744 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers had an excellent experience with National Express on their first long road trip. They found the journey very comfortable and the driver pleasant throughout.

National Express Sunderland Birmingham recent customer reviews

Though,it was my first outing on a long road trip,it was an excellent experience with National Express.

Akalaka E.

November 8, 2022

Fine, use to be coach driver my self.

Sigitas G.

September 28, 2025

Very comfortable journey and Driver was very pleasant

Clare G.

December 29, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,500 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,280 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

The overall service is described as comfortable and relaxing, with clear and reassuring booking information. Users appreciated the helpfulness of the drivers. However, there were mentions of delays and extended time spent at different pickup locations in some reviews.

Megabus Sunderland Birmingham recent customer reviews

The trip was fine, only thing that made the second leg of the journey from Leeds to Bermingham totally unbearable was a group of Indians that keep talking and laughing at the top of their voices for the entire length of the trip. Unfortunately I had a low battery and couldn't just out their noise with my ear buds. Both drivers were Indians too and they just allowed it, I feel they should have cautioned them. I couldn't be happier when I finally got off!

Afolabi O.

May 31, 2024

overall service was very comfortable and relaxing. booking and info texts were clear and reasuring

Donna W.

August 28, 2022

I don't normally travel by bus as it's a long journey but it was comfortable and a nice safe journey drivers were very nice and helpful

Carole P.

August 22, 2022

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sunderland to Birmingham by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham start from $25. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Sunderland to Birmingham?
The average bus travel time from Sunderland to Birmingham is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 272 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Sunderland to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sunderland to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Sunderland to Birmingham at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sunderland to Birmingham?
A bus trip from Sunderland to Birmingham generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Sunderland to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sunderland to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sunderland to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sunderland to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-30

$54

12-01

$58

Today

$43

12-03

$41

12-04

$37

12-05

$45

12-06

$54

12-07

$41

The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $107 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-12-04.