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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sunderland and Gateshead takes 29 min and the fastest bus takes 25 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29 min
Duration
12 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sunderland to Gateshead bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Sunderland and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Gateshead? 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 Gateshead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.2 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

Stagecoach North East operates a bus from University Of Sunderland to High Street - Nuns Lane hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 30 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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