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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Sunderland takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

3h 26m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Sunderland bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Manchester and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 130.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Sunderland, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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