How far is London from Sunderland by coach?

The distance between Sunderland and London by coach is approximately 241 miles (388 km).

Is there a way to reach London from Sunderland without a car?

You can travel to London from Sunderland by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Sunderland to London from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	SUNDERLAND	7h 50m	15:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 20m	05:15	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	07:30	SUNDERLAND	7h 50m	15:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 50m	19:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:30	SUNDERLAND	7h 50m	15:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 50m	05:45	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:35	SUNDERLAND	7h 45m	16:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 15m	19:00	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:50	SUNDERLAND	7h 20m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 20m	05:15	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	05:50	SUNDERLAND	7h 20m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	19:15	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:50	SUNDERLAND	7h 20m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 50m	05:45	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:30	SUNDERLAND	7h 30m	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 10m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:50	SUNDERLAND	7h 20m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 20m	05:15	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	05:50	SUNDERLAND	7h 20m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	19:15	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:50	SUNDERLAND	7h 20m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 50m	05:45	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:30	SUNDERLAND	7h 30m	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 10m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:35	SUNDERLAND	7h 35m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 20m	05:15	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	05:35	SUNDERLAND	7h 35m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	19:15	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:35	SUNDERLAND	7h 35m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 50m	05:45	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	7h 25m	13:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 10m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 20m	05:15	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	19:15	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 50m	05:45	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:35	SUNDERLAND	7h 45m	16:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 10m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	SUNDERLAND	7h 45m	20:05	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 20m	05:15	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	19:15	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 50m	05:45	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 10m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 20m	05:15	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	19:15	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:15	SUNDERLAND	7h 15m	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 50m	05:45	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	SUNDERLAND	7h 40m	14:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 10m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Sunderland to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage duration

241 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £89	Average duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £133	Average duration3h 36m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£27 - £43	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that the buses were punctual and very clean. The journeys were described as pleasurable with comfortable seating and regular travel updates. Additionally, drivers adhered to speed limits while being attentive to commuters' needs, contributing further to a fast and efficient service overall.

National Express Sunderland London recent customer reviews

It came to time, departed, Sunderland interchange to time, the driver was careful, keep to speed limits, and helpful to commuters need

Ikotun S.

5 September 2024

Im always happy travelling with national express but my last trip with them was not funny.i was debited without send booking email till when my box arrived and the driver refuse to accept me after showing him booking reference.i have to book another double of the initial prize.is not nice at all.one will buy online ticket without booking email till now I have not gotten a revised of the money

Ifeoma N.

4 December 2021

The service was so fast and good

Eromosele E.

21 September 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11305 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £18

Flixbus Sunderland London recent customer reviews

The bus arrived on time, and I had a smooth journey. I have no complaints about your service.

Olaolu Alade K.

4 March 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Customers appreciate the fantastic service and timely, seamless journeys provided by this bus company. However, several users noted that the phone charging sockets were not working and mentioned discomfort due to lack of breaks or toilet facilities during long trips. Additionally, some passengers found the seats uncomfortable for extended travel durations.

Megabus Sunderland London recent customer reviews

We didn't make a stop and there was no toilet which made it an uncomfortable journey.

Doris C.

16 August 2024

No working charging point, very cold, a man told me I had to move seats and the bus took over an hour longer and we weren’t in traffic!

Wendy M.

1 August 2024

The only thing I enjoyed was when Sam came on board with his approach and service

Oluwaseun Jamiu A.

18 April 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and London?

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

C - Finchley Road

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sunderland to London

How far is London from Sunderland by coach?
The distance between Sunderland and London by coach is approximately 241 miles (388 km).
Is there a way to reach London from Sunderland without a car?
You can travel to London from Sunderland by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

£34

13/11

£34

Today

£27

15/11

£24

16/11

£20

17/11

£17

18/11

£17

19/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Sunderland to London was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £64 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sunderland to London?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 15m	Avg price£25	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 36m	Avg price£65	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h	Avg price£34	Daily departures1