What is the travel distance from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

Sunderland and Edinburgh are 102 miles (164 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Sunderland to Edinburgh start their journey at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop and wind up at Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Town, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh Zoo, The Edinburgh Dungeon and Festival Theatre.

Bus Sunderland to Edinburgh from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sunderland to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 10m	6:25am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	7h 24m	10:39am	Drum Brae	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 17m	7:37pm	Drum Brae	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Edinburgh on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 10m	6:25am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 54m	10:09am	Drum Brae	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	4h 49m	7:09pm	Drum Brae	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 10m	6:25am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 54m	10:09am	Drum Brae	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	4h 49m	7:09pm	Drum Brae	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 10m	6:25am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	7h 24m	10:39am	Drum Brae	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	5h 17m	7:37pm	Drum Brae	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

101 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $59	Average Duration6h 17m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $17	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Edinburgh?

Stops in Sunderland

A
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
30 Park Lane, Sunderland SR1, UK
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting a comfortable journey and helpful, friendly staff. While most experiences were positive, some noted that certain passengers did not respect quiet time needed for sleeping. Overall, travelers appreciated the pleasant atmosphere provided by both drivers and crew members during their trips.

Flixbus Sunderland Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Very comfortable, driver very friendly and polite, the only downside was some customers not taking any notice with the quiet time needed to sleep. Shame there is always one that spoils it.

Paula S.

August 2, 2025

Very pleasent journey, and very friendly staff.

Wendy C.

January 20, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sunderland to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$12

11/19

$20

Today

$12

11/21

$15

11/22

$15

11/23

$19

11/24

$15

11/25

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The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $32 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-21.