What's the distance between Birmingham and Sunderland by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Sunderland by coach covers an approximate distance of 169 miles (272 km).

What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Sunderland without a car?

You can reach Sunderland from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Birmingham to Sunderland from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Coach Station	6h	19:30	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Coach Station	5h 30m	21:00	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	06:15	Coach Station	7h 30m	13:45	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:15	Coach Station	7h 30m	13:45	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	08:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 5m	15:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	7h 25m	15:10	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	11:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 55m	19:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Coach Station	5h 25m	18:55	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Coach Station	4h 55m	20:25	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	03:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	08:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 5m	15:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Coach Station	7h 10m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Coach Station	4h 55m	20:25	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	03:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	08:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 5m	15:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

169 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£18 - £64	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £24	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers praised the smooth trip and excellent driver. The service was clean, on time, but some struggled with the AC settings not suiting everyone's preferences.

National Express Birmingham Sunderland recent customer reviews

Coaches not the most comfortable of transport , felt quite cramped and seats weren’t great but the drivers were good. Although we were delayed by an hour coming home the driver managed to make up some of the time

Juliet C.

17 August 2024

It was clean and very much on time I struggled with the AC as not everyone goes with the same temperature

Nange E.

10 August 2023

It was smooth and the driver was the best for the trip!

Nwafenna Paul N.

29 November 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4270 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 Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £41

Megabus Birmingham Sunderland recent customer reviews

Very nice

Paul S.

5 August 2024

More than an hour delayed

Samuel F.

29 April 2024

I had 4hrs delay and I couldn’t charge my mobile phone on the bus

Innocent A.

28 December 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Sunderland?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Sunderland

What's the distance between Birmingham and Sunderland by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Sunderland by coach covers an approximate distance of 169 miles (272 km).
What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Sunderland without a car?
You can reach Sunderland from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

£27

13/11

£23

Today

£29

15/11

£27

16/11

£20

17/11

No data

18/11

No data

19/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Sunderland was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £58 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-16.