The average bus between Sunderland and Luton takes 7h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Luton. 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 Sunderland and Luton. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Luton at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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10h 15m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Luton? 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 Sunderland to Luton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Luton station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Sunderland to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
Sunderland to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Book your Sunderland to Luton bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Luton is 342.4 km. The road distance is 396 km.
National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 4h 55m.