What is the distance between Leeds and Sunderland?

The distance between the two cities is 77 miles (124 km).

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

If you're headed to Sunderland from Leeds, chances are that your bus will depart from Leeds Coach Station and arrive at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Leeds to Sunderland from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leeds to Sunderland on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	3:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25pm	Leeds Coach Station	2h 5m	4:30pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	7:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Leeds Coach Station	2h 5m	4:30pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Leeds Coach Station	2h 5m	4:30pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Sunderland on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	3:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Sunderland on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Sunderland on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Leeds Coach Station	2h	6:55pm	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Sunderland on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Sunderland on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Leeds Coach Station	2h	10:45pm	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	2h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:37 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Leeds to Sunderland

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

77 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $54	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $20	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29718 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $12

National Express Leeds Sunderland recent customer reviews

Smooth and easy

Onyinye A.

April 30, 2023

Over all it was a good journey

Melda S.

September 4, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

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.

April 8, 2022

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

Olusola O.

October 13, 2024

Megabus was absolutely ridiculous my bus was late

Jack C.

October 1, 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 traveling from Leeds to Sunderland by bus

What is the distance between Leeds and Sunderland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leeds to Sunderland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$15

11/18

$11

Today

$10

11/20

$10

11/21

$11

11/22

$11

11/23

$11

11/24

$9

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Sunderland was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $35 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.