How much is the bus ticket from London to Sunderland?

The cheapest bus tickets from London to Sunderland start at R 310. The average price for this route is around R 548. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from London to Sunderland?

The average bus journey time from London to Sunderland is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 379 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the London to Sunderland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK , The Airline .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Sunderland?

The earliest bus departs from London to Sunderland at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Sunderland?

A bus trip from London to Sunderland produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from London to Sunderland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is The Airline , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 311 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Sunderland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company The Airline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Sunderland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is The Airline , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Sunderland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is The Airline , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus London to Sunderland from R 264 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 40m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	00:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	9h 5m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	17:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	00:20	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 5 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Victoria Coach Station	8h 15m	22:45	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	14:15	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 6 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Victoria Coach Station	7h 45m	22:45	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	9h 55m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	9h 55m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	9h 55m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	13:45	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	13:45	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	9h 55m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	13:45	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	7h	21:00	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	9h 5m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	9h 5m	03:10	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	13:40	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:46 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 440, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

388 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 310 - R 2 245	Average duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 855 - R 5 378	Average duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 440 - R 810	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Sunderland?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Stops in Sunderland

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

National Express

4/529 820 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Passengers have praised the drivers for their professionalism, courteousness, and helpful nature. The overall travel experience is described as comfortable with effective air conditioning. However, some users noted issues such as non-functional WiFi and unnecessary delays at certain stops. Despite these minor inconveniences, travelers generally found the journey smooth and enjoyable.

National Express London Sunderland recent customer reviews

Had a large man next to me that kept tapping me on the shoulder and wanted to speak to me. Other than that it was good but completely packed

Isabella H.

9 November 2024

The 20minutes delay b4 the arrival of the bus at the sunderland coach station was generally unpalatable, also the wifi wasn't very helpful but generally it was a smooth ride. kudos

Obiora M.

24 October 2024

It was nice. On the first bus, the AC outlet wasn't working on my seat So a nice guy helped me to charge my phone cos his was working but on the second bus from Leeds to sunderland, the AC outlet worked perfectly. Drivers were excellent, so very nice and helpful. A general nice experience and comfortable too.

Daniel E.

19 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511 893 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 298 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

According to 12 reviews, Megabus UK received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the power outlets. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at R 962

Megabus London Sunderland recent customer reviews

It was so sad that your workers were inhuman I booked 4pm bus however I was at the park before two pm.A bus going to Sunderland came I pleaded that I would love to go with the bus they said I must pay 10 pounds. At the end of the day the 4pm came 6.30pm

Olukemi I.

13 July 2024

Everything was amazing accept leg space was lesser than expected for long journey and secondly no toilet facility available. BTW I was amazed about cheap ticket prices.

Muhammad A.

8 April 2024

The bus that was supposed to pick us at 12:30 am didn't communicate with us. The driver just stopped for only a minute, the bus wasn't opened and he drove away.

Felicia F.

11 March 2024

The Airline

4.5/5311 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Sunderland by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from London to Sunderland?
The cheapest bus tickets from London to Sunderland start at R 310. The average price for this route is around R 548. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from London to Sunderland?
The average bus journey time from London to Sunderland is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 379 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the London to Sunderland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK, The Airline.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Sunderland?
The earliest bus departs from London to Sunderland at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Sunderland?
A bus trip from London to Sunderland produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from London to Sunderland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is The Airline, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 311 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Sunderland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company The Airline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Sunderland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is The Airline, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Sunderland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is The Airline, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/01

R 581

03/01

R 637

Today

R 478

05/01

R 478

06/01

R 432

07/01

R 302

08/01

R 302

09/01

R 371

The cheapest trip from London to Sunderland was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 302

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

You can expect to pay from R 302 to R 1 412 for a bus ticket from London to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 302, which is on 2026-01-07.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Sunderland?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 15m	Avg priceR 548	Daily departures23
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 24m	Avg priceR 1 729	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 40m	Avg priceR 708	Daily departures1