Next departures for Birmingham to Sunderland on November 22
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Coach Station
SUNDERLAND
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Great Charles Street Queensway
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Next departures for Birmingham to Sunderland on November 24
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Next departures for Birmingham to Sunderland on November 26
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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Sunderland
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers praised the smooth trip and excellent driver. The service was clean, on time, but some struggled with the AC settings not suiting everyone's preferences.
National Express Birmingham Sunderland recent customer reviews
Coaches not the most comfortable of transport , felt quite cramped and seats weren’t great but the drivers were good. Although we were delayed by an hour coming home the driver managed to make up some of the time
3 out of 5 stars
Juliet C.
It was clean and very much on time
I struggled with the AC as not everyone goes with the same temperature
5 out of 5 stars
Nange E.
It was smooth and the driver was the best for the trip!
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Based on 4275 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $53
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Sunderland by bus
What is the distance between Birmingham and Sunderland?
Birmingham and Sunderland are 169 miles (272 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?
If you're headed to Sunderland from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/20
$34
11/21
$37
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$35
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11/24
$24
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11/26
$22
11/27
$21
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Sunderland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $21
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Sunderland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $86 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-27.
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.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Sunderland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $21
