How far is Sunderland from Middlesbrough?

The distance between the two cities is 24 miles (38 km).

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

Buses traveling from Sunderland to Middlesbrough leave from Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop and arrive at Middlesbrough Bus Station.

Bus Sunderland to Middlesbrough from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sunderland to Middlesbrough on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	45m	12:40am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	40m	3:15pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	40m	3:15pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:45pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:45pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Middlesbrough on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	45m	12:40am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:25am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:25am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	45m	7:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	45m	7:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Middlesbrough on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	45m	12:40am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:25am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:25am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	45m	7:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	45m	7:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sunderland to Middlesbrough on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:45pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:45am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:05am	SUNDERLAND	40m	6:45am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	45m	12:40am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	SUNDERLAND	45m	7:15am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Middlesbrough

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Middlesbrough. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

45mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $20	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $20	Average Duration58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers appreciate the service, mentioning that everything is fine for short journeys. Some suggest having more services running earlier.

National Express Sunderland Middlesbrough recent customer reviews

The bus that was suppose to come for 8pm arrived at some minutes past 9. That was so frustrating really

Iyanuoluwa O.

December 5, 2023

Always on time

Kate D.

March 30, 2024

Everything is fine since my journey is not that long

Olaoluwa M.

September 19, 2023

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

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $17

Megabus Sunderland Middlesbrough recent customer reviews

The bus hygiene is good but the transportation fare to Middlesbrough from sunderland is high

Abidemi O.

February 26, 2023

Spot on

Kamil O.

July 28, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Middlesbrough?

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Stops in Middlesbrough

A - Middlesbrough Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sunderland to Middlesbrough by bus

How far is Sunderland from Middlesbrough?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sunderland to Middlesbrough?

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

$6

11/18

$6

Today

$6

11/20

$6

11/21

$6

11/22

$8

11/23

$7

11/24

$6

The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Middlesbrough was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $16 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Middlesbrough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express, FlixBus 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.