What is the travel distance from Sunderland to Manchester?

Sunderland and Manchester are 105 miles (168 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Sunderland to Manchester start their journey at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop and wind up at Manchester Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ordsall Hall, Sightseeing Manchester, City Centre Cruises, The Crystal Maze Live Experience and Chill Factore.

Bus Sunderland to Manchester from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	SUNDERLAND	4h 15m	6:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	9:20pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	2:20pm	SUNDERLAND	3h 40m	6:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	SUNDERLAND	3h 40m	6:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	SUNDERLAND	3h 25m	9:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	2:10pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	SUNDERLAND	4h 40m	11:10am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	6:30am	SUNDERLAND	4h 40m	11:10am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	SUNDERLAND	3h 20m	12:20pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	2:10pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	6:05am	SUNDERLAND	3h 25m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	6:05am	SUNDERLAND	3h 25m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	2:10pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	2:10pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	9:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	2:10pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	2:10pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 30m	11:45am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	2:10pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

105 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $103	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $22	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Manchester?

Stops in Sunderland

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

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

National Express receives positive feedback for providing smooth, comfortable journeys with timely arrivals. Passengers appreciate the helpful staff and spacious seating. However, some users have noted disturbances from fellow passengers using mobile phones during trips despite announcements to minimize phone usage.

National Express Sunderland Manchester recent customer reviews

I managed to get a ticket just hours before my journey, it was smooth and comfortable even tho there was an accident , the driver changed his route and still managed to arrive on time.

Bora İ.

June 18, 2025

The driver was very helpful with our cases and the ride was very smooth considering it was very very windy.

Deborah Y.

December 8, 2024

Sitting space was not comfortable 😪, no space for my legs were tight.. No space provided for my baby.

Nafiu M.

December 3, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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.

Flixbus Sunderland Manchester recent customer reviews

Very satisfied

Alfred K.

December 31, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users appreciate the friendly and helpful drivers, as well as the delightful routes that offer great views. However, some users have mentioned occasional delays and highlighted concerns about toilet hygiene on board.

Megabus Sunderland Manchester recent customer reviews

It was very terrible, the mega bus did not show as expected only for an other bus to arrive and could not inform us waiting that he was the one driving us to Manchester and the same driver was very rude and disrespectful, he troway my bags out of the bus .

Agatha Ivie O.

September 24, 2024

Friendly, helpful driver. Great route, didn't need to read my book, it was delightful enjoying the view.

Helen P.

July 29, 2024

The ride was okay but the 20min delay was alarming. We all know we work with time here. On the ticket it was advised we get to the park at least 30min which was obeyed then imagine another 20min lateness, that’s like a 50min waiting time which is wrong.

Mary D.

April 26, 2023

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sunderland to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Sunderland to Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sunderland to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$14

11/20

$16

Today

$31

11/22

$21

11/23

$27

11/24

$12

11/25

$11

11/26

$10

The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $54 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.