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

The journey from Leeds to Sunderland by coach covers an approximate distance of 77 miles (124 km).

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

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

Bus Leeds to Sunderland from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leeds to Sunderland on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:10	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	15:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sunderland on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	13:10	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	15:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sunderland on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:15	Leeds Coach Station	2h 5m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sunderland on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sunderland on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sunderland on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:15	Leeds Coach Station	2h 5m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sunderland on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	2h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 19:50 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Leeds 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 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

77 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£8 - £50	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £16	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £10

National Express Leeds Sunderland recent customer reviews

Smooth and easy

Onyinye A.

30 April 2023

Over all it was a good journey

Melda S.

4 September 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Customers praise the brilliant driver for ensuring safety during unexpected incidents on the motorway. They appreciate the smooth ride, although some mention a lack of wifi connection throughout.

Megabus Leeds Sunderland recent customer reviews

Driver was brilliant, we felt safe and looked after even when the lorry in front of us blew a tyre on the motorway

Cheryl P.

8 April 2022

We were delayed for 50 minutes without a communication or any hint.

Olusola O.

13 October 2024

Megabus was absolutely ridiculous my bus was late

Jack C.

1 October 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Leeds and Sunderland?

Stops in Leeds

A - Leeds Coach Station

B - Leeds Bradford Airport

C - 20 Central Rd

D - Leeds Bus Stop F5

E - St Peter's Street

F - Leeds

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leeds to Sunderland

What's the distance between Leeds and Sunderland by coach?
The journey from Leeds to Sunderland by coach covers an approximate distance of 77 miles (124 km).
What is the best way to go from Leeds to Sunderland without a car?
You can reach Sunderland from Leeds 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

£8

13/11

£8

Today

£16

15/11

£10

16/11

£11

17/11

£7

18/11

£7

19/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Sunderland was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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

You can expect to pay from £7 to £29 for a bus ticket from Leeds to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-18.

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.