What is the distance between Sunderland and Birmingham?

The distance between Sunderland and Birmingham is around 272 km (169 miles).

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

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

Bus Sunderland to Birmingham from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sunderland to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	SUNDERLAND	6h 25m	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	SUNDERLAND	5h 10m	1:30pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	6h 45m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	6:15am	SUNDERLAND	5h 45m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

272 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $144	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $40	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers had an excellent experience with National Express on their first long road trip. They found the journey very comfortable and the driver pleasant throughout.

National Express Sunderland Birmingham recent customer reviews

Though,it was my first outing on a long road trip,it was an excellent experience with National Express.

Akalaka E.

November 8, 2022

Fine, use to be coach driver my self.

Sigitas G.

September 28, 2025

Very comfortable journey and Driver was very pleasant

Clare G.

December 29, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

The overall service is described as comfortable and relaxing, with clear and reassuring booking information. Users appreciated the helpfulness of the drivers. However, there were mentions of delays and extended time spent at different pickup locations in some reviews.

Megabus Sunderland Birmingham recent customer reviews

The trip was fine, only thing that made the second leg of the journey from Leeds to Bermingham totally unbearable was a group of Indians that keep talking and laughing at the top of their voices for the entire length of the trip. Unfortunately I had a low battery and couldn't just out their noise with my ear buds. Both drivers were Indians too and they just allowed it, I feel they should have cautioned them. I couldn't be happier when I finally got off!

Afolabi O.

May 31, 2024

overall service was very comfortable and relaxing. booking and info texts were clear and reasuring

Donna W.

August 28, 2022

I don't normally travel by bus as it's a long journey but it was comfortable and a nice safe journey drivers were very nice and helpful

Carole P.

August 22, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Birmingham?

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sunderland to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Sunderland and Birmingham?
The distance between Sunderland and Birmingham is around 272 km (169 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sunderland to Birmingham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop, in Sunderland, and end it at Coach Station, in Birmingham.