The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Sunderland
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Sunderland will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 14 buses that leave Manchester for Sunderland on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m 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.
FlixBus8:40 AM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 AM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 PM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$271One-way0 transfers
NX1727:15 AM3h25Manchester, Coach Station10:40 AMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
NX170 · NX1729:10 PM6h45Manchester, Coach Station3:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way1 transfer
NX1727:30 PM3h00Manchester, Coach Station10:30 PMSunderland, Interchange$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 PM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 AM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
NX1727:15 AM3h25Manchester, Coach Station10:40 AMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $191.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $420 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Sunderland:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $403 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $420 (€344).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 15m by bus vs 3h 16m by car) and save roughly $30 (€25) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $48 (€39)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Manchester to Sunderland Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Manchester to Sunderland bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Sunderland buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX172 | Delayed 10:35 AM 12:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 3h40 | 4:50 AM 4:50 AMSunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | Delayed 10:35 AM 7:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:40 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h15 | 11:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX426 | On time 9:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h50 | 1:40 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX172 | On time 11:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h40 | 3:15 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h15 | 3:05 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX426 | On time 12:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h30 | 4:30 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX133 | On time 2:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 6:55 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h15 | 7:05 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | On time 4:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX133 | On time 4:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:25 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX133 | On time 5:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 10:10 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX172 | On time 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:30 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX426 | On time 8:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 12:20 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX172 | On time 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h45 | 3:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX172 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:40 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Sunderland
Buses from Manchester to Sunderland run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Manchester to SunderlandYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Sunderland with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Sunderland
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Sunderland by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Sunderland
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
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