The average bus between Chester and Sunderland takes 7h 24m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chester and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Sunderland station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Chester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Chester to Sunderland bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Chester and Sunderland is 214.6 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 28m.