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Which bus from Liverpool to Sunderland is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Liverpool to Sunderland. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £13
tomorrow
from £13
Thursday
from £10
Friday
from £15
Saturday
from £12
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    09:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    15:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    21:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    03:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    06:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    13:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Liverpool to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      09:40
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      11:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    08:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    15:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Liverpool to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      09:40
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      11:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    08:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    15:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    09:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    15:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Liverpool to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      09:40
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      11:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    21:15
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    03:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    08:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Liverpool to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      09:40
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      11:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    08:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Liverpool to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      09:40
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      11:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    21:15
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    03:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Liverpool to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      09:40
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      11:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    08:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    12:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    18:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Liverpool and Sunderland?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Liverpool to Sunderland. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily coaches from Liverpool to Sunderland. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Liverpool and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 57 coaches from Liverpool to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Liverpool and Sunderland, with 13 offers.

All facts for Liverpool to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 19 times by bus from Liverpool to Sunderland in one click. Book your Liverpool to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Latest Coach 21:35
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 196.8 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Liverpool to Sunderland?

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave Liverpool for Sunderland. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
£13
Wednesday 26/03
£13
Thursday 27/03
£13
Friday 28/03
£15
Saturday 29/03
£13
Sunday 30/03
£15
Monday 31/03
£15
Tuesday 01/04
£16
Wednesday 02/04
£13
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
£11
Saturday 05/04
Sunday 06/04
£15
Monday 07/04
£12
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
£15
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
£15
Saturday 12/04
£22
Sunday 13/04
£16
Monday 14/04
£15
Tuesday 15/04
£10
Wednesday 16/04
£16
Thursday 17/04
£16
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
£12
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Liverpool to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Liverpool to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Liverpool to Sunderland. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Liverpool to Sunderland, with £9. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Liverpool to Sunderland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Liverpool to Sunderland in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Liverpool to Sunderland, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Liverpool to Sunderland are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Liverpool to Sunderland?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Liverpool to Sunderland timetable.

National Express from Liverpool to Sunderland

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Liverpool to Sunderland:

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Last Coach 21:35
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 23/03/2025

FlixBus from Liverpool to Sunderland

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Liverpool to Sunderland:

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 08:35
Last Coach 08:50
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 19/03/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Liverpool and Sunderland

Here is a map with all coach stations in Liverpool and Sunderland. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Liverpool to Sunderland? Compare all modes of transports from Liverpool to Sunderland.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Liverpool to Sunderland

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Liverpool to Sunderland. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Liverpool to Sunderland bus

How much does a Liverpool Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Liverpool Sunderland bus trip is available from £9 and takes 6h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Liverpool to Sunderland?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £25. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Sunderland.

How many connections are available for the Liverpool Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Liverpool to Sunderland is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sunderland from Liverpool take?

The quickest coach from Liverpool to Sunderland is provided by National Express and takes 5h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Liverpool to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Liverpool at 05:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Liverpool to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Liverpool at 21:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Liverpool Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Liverpool to Sunderland can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Liverpool and Sunderland by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Sunderland from Liverpool?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Liverpool Sunderland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Liverpool Sunderland bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Liverpool to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Liverpool to Sunderland

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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