How far is Sunderland from Derby by coach?

The journey from Derby to Sunderland by coach covers an approximate distance of 137 miles (221 km).

What is the best way to go from Derby to Sunderland without a car?

You can reach Sunderland from Derby by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Derby to Sunderland from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Derby to Sunderland on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Sunderland on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Derby	7h 10m	19:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	14:45	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 25m	19:10	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	03:35	Derby	8h 20m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	06:00	Derby	8h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Sunderland on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:35	Derby	8h 20m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	14:50	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 40m	19:30	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Derby	8h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	11:55	Derby	7h 10m	19:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Sunderland on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:45	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 10m	18:55	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:35	Derby	8h 20m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	06:00	Derby	8h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Sunderland on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	14:45	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 10m	18:55	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	03:35	Derby	8h 20m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	06:00	Derby	8h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Sunderland on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	14:45	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 25m	19:10	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	03:35	Derby	8h 20m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	06:00	Derby	8h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Sunderland on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	03:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	14:45	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	4h 25m	19:10	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	03:35	Derby	8h 20m	11:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	11:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	06:00	Derby	8h 15m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Derby 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 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

137 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £65	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £22	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Sunderland?

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
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B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Stops in Sunderland

A
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
30 Park Lane, Sunderland SR1, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Derby to Sunderland

How far is Sunderland from Derby by coach?
The journey from Derby to Sunderland by coach covers an approximate distance of 137 miles (221 km).
What is the best way to go from Derby to Sunderland without a car?
You can reach Sunderland from Derby by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

No data

25/11

£19

Today

£20

27/11

£18

28/11

£24

29/11

£17

30/11

£25

01/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Derby to Sunderland was searched and found on 1 Dec 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 Derby to Sunderland as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £51 for a bus ticket from Derby to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually National Express, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.