The average bus between Exeter and Sunderland takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 10h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 4 times a day between Exeter and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Sunderland station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Exeter to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Exeter to Sunderland bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Exeter and Sunderland is 486.7 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 10h 37m.