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The cheapest and fastest buses from York to Sunderland

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$19

Average price

$21

Fastest journey

3 h 59 m

Average duration

5 h 14 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

107 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from York to Sunderland will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave York for Sunderland on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 107 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .

On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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
    7:00 AM6h15
    York
    1:15 PMSunderland
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    7:21 AM3h59
    York
    11:20 AMSunderland
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    10:12 PM5h28
    York
    3:40 AMSunderland
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for York to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 66 miles (107 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$22

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 32m

Average total duration

3h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from York to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Sunderland:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Sunderland costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from York to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Sunderland including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Sunderland among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 3h 2m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

York to Sunderland Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Transpennine Express
Departure Time
03:50AM
Arrival Time
06:56AM
Duration
3h06
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:55AM
Arrival Time
06:10AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:50AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:31AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
3h49
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:39AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
4h01
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
01:15PM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:21AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
3h59
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:31AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
3h49
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
11:55AM
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:11AM
Arrival Time
01:40PM
Duration
4h29
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:38AM
Arrival Time
01:40PM
Duration
4h02
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:11PM
Arrival Time
04:30PM
Duration
4h19
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:31PM
Arrival Time
04:30PM
Duration
3h59
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:21PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
4h34
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:31PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
4h09
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
06:05PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:12PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
4h33
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:21PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
4h24
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:21PM
Arrival Time
08:25PM
Duration
4h04
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:56PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
4h04
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:56PM
Arrival Time
09:55PM
Duration
3h59
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:21PM
Arrival Time
10:10PM
Duration
3h49
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:18PM
Arrival Time
11:30PM
Duration
4h12
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:12PM
Arrival Time
12:20AM
Duration
4h08
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:12PM
Arrival Time
02:40AM
Duration
5h28
Departure days
Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:12PM
Arrival Time
03:40AM
Duration
5h28
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$21

Live departures

York to Sunderland bus times

The table below shows live departures for York to Sunderland buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressYC843 · NX426
Delayed
3:21 PM 9:11 AMYork, Station Rd
4h29
3:30 PM 3:30 PMSunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX426
Delayed
3:21 PM 12:11 PMYork, Station Rd
4h19
4:30 PM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX133
Delayed
3:21 PM 2:21 PMYork, Station Rd
4h34
6:55 PM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX426
Delayed
3:21 PM 3:21 PMYork, Station Rd
4h24
7:45 PM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX133
On time
4:21 PM York, Station Rd
4h04
8:25 PM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX133
On time
6:21 PM York, Station Rd
3h49
10:10 PM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX426
On time
7:18 PM York, Station Rd
4h12
11:30 PM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX426
On time
8:12 PM York, Station Rd
4h08
12:20 AM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
National ExpressYC840 · NX172
On time
9:12 PM York, Station Rd
6h43
3:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange		1 transfer
Monday, June 22
FlixBus7:00 AM York
6h15
1:15 PM Sunderland0 transfersDirect
National Express7:21 AM York
3h59
11:20 AM Sunderland0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from York to Sunderland

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Buses from York to Sunderland run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.

There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 66 miles (107 km) distance in 2h 15m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $17 (€14)
Distance
66 miles (107 km)
Average bus duration
3h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$18 (€15)
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
2h 15m
First bus
3:55 AM
Last bus
11:35 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
14 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $17 (€14)

Bus providers: National Express from York to SunderlandYou can travel by bus between York to Sunderland with National Express for as low as $17 (€14). 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
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
National Express frequency
10 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.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Bus from York to Sunderland

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from York to Sunderland can start from as little as $18 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for York to Sunderland is $22 (€18) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from York to Sunderland is 2h 15m to travel the 66 miles (107 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from York to Sunderland leaves at 3:55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from York to Sunderland leaves at 11:35 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from York to Sunderland with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from York to Sunderland, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Sunderland. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between York and Sunderland and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Sunderland from York is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from York to Sunderland is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Sunderland including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from York to Sunderland:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from York to Sunderland for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from York to Sunderland depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from York to Sunderland.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from York to Sunderland:
  • 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 York to Sunderland:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from York to Sunderland.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from York to Sunderland with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from York to Sunderland with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from York to Sunderland with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither York nor Sunderland are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Sunderland among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Sunderland, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and on public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxis not using meters and unofficial ticket sellers near transport hubs. It's advisable to use licensed taxis and purchase tickets from authorized sellers to avoid fraud. Staying alert in busy spots and safeguarding personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from York to Sunderland

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The major bus station for departures in York is York, Rail Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at York, Rail Station for your trip from York to Sunderland.
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