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Cardiff to Sunderland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Sunderland takes 9h 55m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 55m
Duration
308 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Birmingham

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  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172 / ...
8h 45m
£49–138

Cardiff to Sunderland bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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