What is the distance between Edinburgh and Sunderland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sunderland is around 164 km (102 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Sunderland?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop, in Sunderland.

Bus Edinburgh to Sunderland from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Sunderland on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Bus Station	3h 5m	11:50pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	3h 20m	12:25pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:43pm	Drum Brae	5h 7m	11:50pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:33pm	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	5h 17m	11:50pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	4:51pm	Newbridge	6h 59m	11:50pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Sunderland

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

163 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $56	Average Duration5h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $31	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11360 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $20

FlixBus Edinburgh Sunderland recent customer reviews

Everything was fine very good journey

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January 6, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Sunderland?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Sunderland by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Sunderland?
The distance between Edinburgh and Sunderland is around 164 km (102 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop, in Sunderland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$23

11-17

$18

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11-19

$16

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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Sunderland was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Sunderland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $36 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-19.