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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Major local museum with natural history, archaeology, ceramics, and art. A strong introduction to Sunderland's people and heritage.
Cheapest price on Oct 25
$24
Average ticket price on Oct 25
$35
Fastest journey on Oct 25
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 25
1 h 57 m
Buses on Oct 25
16
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Sunderland will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Sun, Oct 25, we found 16 buses from Leeds to Sunderland, including 10 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 25 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sun, Oct 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX172
TP167600+
G80208+
TW023100
TP165700+
G80213+
TW015500
TP165600+
G80220+
TW019300
TP165500+
G80225+
TW000200
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX172
NX133Buses from Leeds to Sunderland run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leeds to Sunderland.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:57PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Sunderland buses for today, Saturday, October 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX133 | 7:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h00 | 9:25 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 7:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h05 | 9:35 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 10:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h05 | 12:25 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 25 | |||||
NX172 | 1:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h00 | 2:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 8:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h05 | 10:40 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP167600+ G80208+ TW023100 | 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h22 | 12:02 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
XC147000+ G15980+ TW024500 | 8:50 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h27 | 12:17 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h10 | 11:40 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP165700+ TW015500+ G80213 | On time 9:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h22 | 1:02 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 11:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP165600+ TW019300+ G80220 | On time 10:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h07 | 1:47 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
XC146800+ TW024600+ G80223 | On time 11:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h17 | 2:47 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
NX426 | 11:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h05 | 1:40 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP165500+ TW000200+ G80225 | On time 11:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h22 | 3:02 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 2:15 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 4:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h00 | 6:25 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major local museum with natural history, archaeology, ceramics, and art. A strong introduction to Sunderland's people and heritage.
National museum on Sunderland's industrial riverfront. It explores shipbuilding, coal mining, and local innovation with large exhibits.
Contemporary gallery in the city centre showing changing exhibitions, Northern art, and projects linked to Sunderland's cultural scene.
Seafront district with sandy beach, promenade, lighthouse views, and regular events. It is Sunderland's classic area for coastal walks.
Broad urban beach and promenade south of Roker. Popular for sea views, exercise, and a classic North East seaside atmosphere.
Large country park with lakes, sculpture trail, and wide walking routes. It is a favourite local green space with expansive open views.
Stottie cake is a dense North East flat loaf, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a beloved regional staple found in homes, cafes, and bakeries.
Pease pudding is a smooth split-pea spread or side, traditionally served with ham or in a stottie. It is a classic Sunderland and wider Tyneside comfort food.
Panackelty is a slow-cooked North East casserole of corned beef, potatoes, onions, and root vegetables. It is traditional working-class comfort food in Wearside.
Stylish independent restaurant known for creative British cooking and polished service in a relaxed city setting.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant popular for pizza, pasta, and friendly service, with a lively but comfortable atmosphere.
Established seafood spot near the seafront, known for fish and chips and classic British takeaway favourites.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, meals, and local transport are usually cheaper than London, with good value dining and relatively low day-to-day tourist costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Most Leeds to Sunderland buses use the Leeds, Coach Station to Sunderland, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Sunderland bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and restaurants available at the Playhouse.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse. ATMs are available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse.
Available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse: Wheelchair accessible routes available.
Sunderland, Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets available.
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland, Interchange.
Available at Sunderland, Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland, Interchange: Step-free access throughout.
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