How far is Sheffield from Sunderland?

About 106 miles (170 km) separate Sheffield and Sunderland.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Sheffield to Sunderland leave from Meadowhall Interchange and arrive at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Sheffield to Sunderland from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sheffield to Sunderland on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	4h	10:45pm	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	5:35pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	3h 10m	8:45pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	5:35pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	3h 10m	8:45pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	3h 10m	8:45pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	4h	10:45pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Sunderland on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	6h 25m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	2h 45m	2:15pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	4:55am	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	6h 25m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	5h 10m	1:40pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	5h 10m	1:40pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Sunderland on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	5h	3:40am	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	3:50pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	3h 5m	6:55pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	6h 10m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	6h 10m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	5h	1:40pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:06 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sheffield 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 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $65	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $21	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Sunderland?

Stops in Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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B
Sheffield Coach Station Interchange
37104 Pond St, Sheffield S1, UK
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C
Sheffield Bus Stop
Alsing Rd, Sheffield S9 1EQ, UK
D
Brown St
Persistence Works, 21 Brown St, Sheffield S1 2BS, UK

Stops in Sunderland

A
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
30 Park Lane, Sunderland SR1, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 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

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sheffield to Sunderland by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/24

$20

11/25

$21

Today

$17

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$19

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$17

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$19

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The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Sunderland was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $47 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-28.