How far is Manchester from Sunderland by coach?

The journey from Sunderland to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 105 miles (168 km).

Is there a way to reach Manchester from Sunderland without a car?

You can reach Manchester from Sunderland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Sunderland to Manchester from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:20	SUNDERLAND	4h 5m	12:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	08:20	SUNDERLAND	4h 5m	12:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	SUNDERLAND	3h 40m	18:00	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	06:05	SUNDERLAND	3h 25m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:05	SUNDERLAND	3h 25m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:05	SUNDERLAND	3h 25m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:05	SUNDERLAND	3h 25m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to Manchester on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:05	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 15m	14:10	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:20	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	3h 20m	17:40	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	05:45	SUNDERLAND	3h 45m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sunderland to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

105 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £77	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £19	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

National Express receives positive feedback for providing smooth, comfortable journeys with timely arrivals. Passengers appreciate the helpful staff and spacious seating. However, some users have noted disturbances from fellow passengers using mobile phones during trips despite announcements to minimize phone usage.

National Express Sunderland Manchester recent customer reviews

I managed to get a ticket just hours before my journey, it was smooth and comfortable even tho there was an accident , the driver changed his route and still managed to arrive on time.

Bora İ.

18 June 2025

The driver was very helpful with our cases and the ride was very smooth considering it was very very windy.

Deborah Y.

8 December 2024

Sitting space was not comfortable 😪, no space for my legs were tight.. No space provided for my baby.

Nafiu M.

3 December 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Users appreciate the friendly and helpful drivers, as well as the delightful routes that offer great views. However, some users have mentioned occasional delays and highlighted concerns about toilet hygiene on board.

Megabus Sunderland Manchester recent customer reviews

It was very terrible, the mega bus did not show as expected only for an other bus to arrive and could not inform us waiting that he was the one driving us to Manchester and the same driver was very rude and disrespectful, he troway my bags out of the bus .

Agatha Ivie O.

24 September 2024

Friendly, helpful driver. Great route, didn't need to read my book, it was delightful enjoying the view.

Helen P.

29 July 2024

The ride was okay but the 20min delay was alarming. We all know we work with time here. On the ticket it was advised we get to the park at least 30min which was obeyed then imagine another 20min lateness, that’s like a 50min waiting time which is wrong.

Mary D.

26 April 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Manchester?

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sunderland to Manchester

How far is Manchester from Sunderland by coach?
The journey from Sunderland to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 105 miles (168 km).
Is there a way to reach Manchester from Sunderland without a car?
You can reach Manchester from Sunderland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£25

17/11

£12

Today

£9

19/11

£9

20/11

£9

21/11

£19

22/11

£10

23/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Manchester was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £43 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually National Express 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.