What is the travel distance from Sunderland to Leicester?

The distance separating Sunderland and Leicester is 157 miles (253 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Sunderland to Leicester start their journey at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop and wind up at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Sunderland to Leicester from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sunderland to Leicester on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:45pm	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	4h 20m	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:17 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

157 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $77	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $25	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 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

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Where are the popular stops in Sunderland and Leicester?

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sunderland to Leicester by bus

What is the travel distance from Sunderland to Leicester?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

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11/19

$21

Today

$30

11/21

$42

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The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 Sunderland to Leicester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $42 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-21.