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Which bus from Manchester to Sunderland is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Manchester 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 £14
tomorrow
from £6
Tuesday
from £6
Wednesday
from £10
Thursday
from £6
Friday
from £11
Saturday
from £10

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    07:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 41m
    0
    23:59
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      13:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      13:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      13:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      13:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      13:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      13:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    23:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:05
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      11:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      13:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      13:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £2

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Manchester 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 11 daily coaches from Manchester to Sunderland. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Manchester and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 coaches from Manchester to Sunderland, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Sunderland, with 19 offers.

All facts for Manchester to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 9 times by bus from Manchester to Sunderland in one click. Book your Manchester to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus £6
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:55
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 168.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Sunderland?

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Sunderland. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 17/03
Tuesday 18/03
Wednesday 19/03
Thursday 20/03
Friday 21/03
Saturday 22/03
Sunday 23/03
£20
Monday 24/03
£12
Tuesday 25/03
£10
Wednesday 26/03
£10
Thursday 27/03
£10
Friday 28/03
£11
Saturday 29/03
£11
Sunday 30/03
£11
Monday 31/03
£12
Tuesday 01/04
£11
Wednesday 02/04
£6
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
£12
Saturday 05/04
£12
Sunday 06/04
£12
Monday 07/04
£12
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
£7
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
£12
Saturday 12/04
£8
Sunday 13/04

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £6, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Sunderland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Sunderland, with £6. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Sunderland?

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

National Express from Manchester to Sunderland

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £10
Fastest Coach 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:55
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 22/03/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Sunderland

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £6
Fastest Coach 3h 15m
Earliest Coach 11:50
Last Coach 11:50
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 21/03/2025
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 Manchester and Sunderland

Here is a map with all coach stations in Manchester 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 Manchester to Sunderland? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Sunderland.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Manchester 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 Manchester to Sunderland bus

How much does a Manchester Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester Sunderland bus trip is available from £6 and takes 3h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £34. 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 Manchester Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Sunderland is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sunderland from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Sunderland is provided by National Express and takes 3h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Manchester at 07:55. 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 Manchester to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Manchester at 23:59. 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 Manchester Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester 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 Manchester and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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