How much does a bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland cost?

The bus ticket price from Birmingham to Sunderland starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Sunderland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Sunderland?

The average travel time between Birmingham and Sunderland is around 7h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 272 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Birmingham and Sunderland?

The number of buses from Birmingham to Sunderland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Birmingham to Sunderland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Birmingham to Sunderland?

When taking the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?

Buses travelling between Birmingham and Sunderland leave from Coach Station or Birmingham Airport and arrive at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop.

Bus Birmingham to Sunderland from US$20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	9h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
21:00	Coach Station	6h 40m	03:40	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
21:00	Coach Station	6h 40m	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
03:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:30	Coach Station	5h 15m	20:45	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
03:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:15	Coach Station	7h 25m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
15:30	Coach Station	5h 15m	20:45	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
03:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:15	Coach Station	7h 25m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
15:30	Coach Station	5h 15m	20:45	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
03:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 5m	15:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
15:30	Coach Station	5h 15m	20:45	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
03:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
03:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:25 PM GMT.

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 US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

272 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$23 - US$82	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$22 - US$31	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus Birmingham to Sunderland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$35

Average bus trip duration7h 5m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure02:40

Distance272 km

Latest bus departure21:00

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 686 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

3.5/511 152 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 261 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4261 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 US$53

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

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Infobus, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Gontijo

Birmingham to Sunderland Bus

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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 on the trip Birmingham - Sunderland

How much does a bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland cost?
The bus ticket price from Birmingham to Sunderland starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Sunderland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Sunderland?
The average travel time between Birmingham and Sunderland is around 7h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 272 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Birmingham and Sunderland?
The number of buses from Birmingham to Sunderland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Birmingham to Sunderland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Birmingham to Sunderland?
When taking the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?
Buses travelling between Birmingham and Sunderland leave from Coach Station or Birmingham Airport and arrive at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$42

01/11

US$58

Today

US$43

03/11

US$30

04/11

US$25

05/11

US$22

06/11

US$26

07/11

US$27

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Sunderland was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$22

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 US$22 to US$81 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 US$22, which is on 2025-11-05.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Birmingham to Sunderland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Birmingham to Sunderland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Birmingham to Sunderland.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Birmingham to Sunderland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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