How far is Sunderland from Leeds?

The distance between Sunderland and Leeds is around 124 km (77 miles).

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

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

Bus Sunderland to Leeds from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sunderland to Leeds on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	SUNDERLAND	2h 5m	1:50am	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	12:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	SUNDERLAND	2h 10m	10:35am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	2:25pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	SUNDERLAND	2h 10m	10:35am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Leeds on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	10:35am	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	12:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	SUNDERLAND	2h 25m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	2:25pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35am	SUNDERLAND	2h 25m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Leeds on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	12:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	2:25pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Leeds on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	12:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	2:25pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Leeds on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	12:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	2:25pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	4:15pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Leeds on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	2h 15m	8:30am	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	12:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	SUNDERLAND	2h 25m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	2h	2:45pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35am	SUNDERLAND	2h 25m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Leeds on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	SUNDERLAND	2h 5m	1:50am	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	12:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:50am	SUNDERLAND	2h 10m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	1h 55m	2:25pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:50am	SUNDERLAND	2h 10m	8:00am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:29 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

124 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $57	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $32	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Leeds?

Stops in Sunderland

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

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
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B
Leeds Bradford Airport
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C
20 Central Rd
Vassali House, 20 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE, UK
D
Leeds Bus Stop F5
46 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7DY, UK
E
St Peter's Street
St Peter's St, Leeds, UK
F
Leeds
75 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The staff is praised for being attentive and informative, providing snacks and drinks to customers. Overall, the service received positive feedback for the excellent staff members.

National Express Sunderland Leeds recent customer reviews

The journey was fine - it took a bit long but that was due to traffic in Leeds -

Andew S.

December 9, 2019

Very comfortable and relaxing

Kathleen E.

May 28, 2025

Bus trip brilliant apart from one wife never shut up

David R.

December 7, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,410 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this bus company is highly praised. Customers appreciate the excellent timeliness of the drivers and mention that they were very helpful throughout their journey. Overall, it seems that customers are satisfied with the service received.

Megabus Sunderland Leeds recent customer reviews

Megabus is of the habit of coming very late and not keeping to time, some drivers are not sensitive. Very poor

Atole J.

August 2, 2024

Timeliness of the driver was excellent

Samuel Amuzu C.

July 29, 2023

Very satisfying

Bernadette O.

July 19, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sunderland to Leeds by bus

How far is Sunderland from Leeds?
The distance between Sunderland and Leeds is around 124 km (77 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sunderland to Leeds?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop, in Sunderland, and end it at Leeds Coach Station, in Leeds.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$31

11-22

$23

Today

$20

11-24

$15

11-25

$13

11-26

$13

11-27

$13

11-28

$17

The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Leeds was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $67 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.