How far is Cardiff from Sunderland?

The distance between the two cities is 248 miles (400 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Sunderland?

Most of the buses traveling from Cardiff to Sunderland leave from Sophia Gardens and arrive at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Cardiff to Sunderland from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cardiff to Sunderland on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Kingsway GD	12h 35m	7:05am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Kingsway GD	10h 25m	3:55pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Kingsway GD	10h 25m	3:55pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	10h 20m	3:55pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Kingsway GD	12h 35m	7:05am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

248 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $117	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $38	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Sunderland?

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
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D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, 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

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 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 $49

Megabus Cardiff Sunderland recent customer reviews

It’s a very poor service I missed my bus in the morning I called for compensation and it was denied.booking another the bus delayed 15minute with a very bad customer service No air condition No charging spot

Opeyemi S.

June 27, 2024

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