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Compare train and bus for Sunderland to Derby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Sunderland to Derby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Sunderland to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Sunderland to Derby with National Express, Megabus for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 50m
Cheapest Price
$38 (€30)
National Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€24)
Megabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
FAQs: Bus from Sunderland to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Sunderland to Derby can start from as little as $20 (€16) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Sunderland to Derby is $41 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Derby from Sunderland is on average 4 h for the 136 mile (220 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Derby from Sunderland by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Sunderland to Derby leaves at 3: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Sunderland to Derby leaves at 11: 55PM.
There are 3 buses a day from Sunderland to Derby which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the route from Sunderland to Derby you can take a bus with National Express or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services between Sunderland and Derby on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Sunderland, Interchange, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Derby, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (640 m) away from the city centre.
A trip to Derby from Sunderland is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Sunderland to Derby by bus is December.
You have options as you can travel from Sunderland to Derby 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Sunderland to Derby:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Sunderland to Derby for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Sunderland to Derby depends on the bus company:
- 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.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Sunderland to Derby.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Sunderland to Derby:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Sunderland to Derby:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Sunderland to Derby.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Sunderland to Derby with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Sunderland to Derby with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Sunderland to Derby with the following bus company: National Express.
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Popular bus stations from Sunderland to Derby
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The major bus station for departures in Sunderland is Sunderland, Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sunderland, Interchange for your trip from Sunderland to Derby.
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The major bus station for arrivals in Derby is Derby, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby, Bus Station for your trip to Derby from Sunderland.
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