Sunderland to Liverpool bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Sunderland to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$24

Average price

$36

Fastest journey

5 h 45 m

Average duration

9 h 17 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

196 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sunderland to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sunderland to Liverpool will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Sunderland for Liverpool on Sat, Jul 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 9 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 5 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.

FlixBus
11:55PM12h05
Sunderland
12:00PMLiverpool
$241One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:10PM5h45
Sunderland
11:55PMLiverpool
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:45PM10h00
Sunderland
12:45AMLiverpool
$511One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Sunderland to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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Train

€23

Average price

Cheapest

€60

Average price

5h 16m

Average total duration

4h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Sunderland to Liverpool Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
01:00PM
Duration
6h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:20AM
Arrival Time
02:15PM
Duration
5h55
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
6h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
04:45PM
Duration
6h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:55AM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
7h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:20PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
7h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05PM
Arrival Time
11:45PM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
8h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$55

Live departures

Sunderland to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 18
Last updated at 3:01 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX172 · NX1715:05 PM Sunderland, Interchange
5h40
10:45 PM Liverpool, University1 transfer
national_expressNX172 · NX171
On time
5:05 PM Sunderland, Interchange
5h50
10:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1 transfer
national_expressNX172 · NX421 · NX17110:45 PM Sunderland, Interchange
9h43
8:28 AM Liverpool, University2 transfers
national_expressNX172 · NX421
On time
10:45 PM Sunderland, Interchange
8h50
7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Liverpool

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Buses from Sunderland to Liverpool run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
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
121 miles (195 km)
Average bus duration
4h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
$15 (€12)
Buses per day
14
Fastest bus
5h 28m
First bus
00:30
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 companies: National Express and Megabus from Sunderland to Liverpool

For as little as $10 (€8) you can travel by bus between Sunderland and Liverpool with National Express and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Sunderland - Liverpool bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Sunderland to Liverpool with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: $44
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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Popular bus stations from Sunderland to Liverpool

Sunderland
Liverpool
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 Liverpool.
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The major bus station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool, Liverpool One. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, Liverpool One for your trip to Liverpool from Sunderland.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Costa Coffee (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, Liverpool One
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail

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