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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sunderland and Cardiff takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 41m
Duration
330 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Sunderland to Cardiff bus times

Buses run twice daily between Sunderland and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus9h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus9h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus9h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus9h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus8h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus8h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Cardiff - North Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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