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Which bus from Exeter to Sunderland is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Exeter 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 £41
tomorrow
from £34
Wednesday
from £31
Thursday
from £28
Friday
from £39
Saturday
from £36
Sunday
from £42

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    10h 20m
    0
    08:50
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    19:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    12h 35m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    00:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    12h 25m
    0
    12:10
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    00:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    13h 15m
    0
    16:55
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 35m
      0
      06:30
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £22
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      15:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      19:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    20:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    01:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:10
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    20:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    14h 5m
    0
    13:35
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    10h 20m
    0
    08:50
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    19:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    13h 15m
    0
    16:55
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    13h 5m
    0
    17:05
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    20:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    14h 5m
    0
    13:35
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    13h 15m
    0
    11:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    00:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    13h 5m
    0
    11:30
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    00:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    13h 30m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    16:50
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    01:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:10
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    13h 15m
    0
    16:55
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    13h 5m
    0
    17:05
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    00:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    01:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:10
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    10h 15m
    0
    10:10
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    20:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    13h 15m
    0
    16:55
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    01:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:10
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save £13

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Exeter 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 15 daily coaches from Exeter to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Exeter and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 38 coaches from Exeter to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Sunderland, with 26 offers.

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All facts for Exeter to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 13 times by bus from Exeter to Sunderland in one click. Book your Exeter to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus £28
Fastest Bus 10h 5m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Latest Coach 17:05
Daily Bus Connections 13 Ø
Distance 487.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Exeter to Sunderland?

Every day, 13 buses from 2 coach companies leave Exeter for Sunderland. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 08/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 07/07
£41
Tuesday 08/07
£34
Wednesday 09/07
£31
Thursday 10/07
£28
Friday 11/07
£39
Saturday 12/07
£36
Sunday 13/07
£42
Monday 14/07
£36
Tuesday 15/07
£49
Wednesday 16/07
£31
Thursday 17/07
£31
Friday 18/07
£33
Saturday 19/07
£32
Sunday 20/07
£34
Monday 21/07
£32
Tuesday 22/07
£28
Wednesday 23/07
£30
Thursday 24/07
£32
Friday 25/07
£30
Saturday 26/07
£36
Sunday 27/07
£34
Monday 28/07
£31
Tuesday 29/07
£28
Wednesday 30/07
£29
Thursday 31/07
£30
Friday 01/08
£31
Saturday 02/08
£25
Sunday 03/08

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £28, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Exeter to Sunderland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £42.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Sunderland, with £28. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter to Sunderland are also emptier.

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

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

National Express from Exeter to Sunderland

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £28
Fastest Coach 10h 5m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Last Coach 17:05
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 06/07/2025
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 Exeter and Sunderland

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

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

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

How much does a Exeter Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Exeter Sunderland bus trip is available from £28 and takes 13h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £28 to £82. 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 Exeter Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Exeter to Sunderland is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sunderland from Exeter take?

The quickest coach from Exeter to Sunderland is provided by National Express and takes 10h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Exeter at 08:40. 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 Exeter to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Exeter at 17:05. 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 Exeter Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Exeter 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 Exeter and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter 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 Exeter?

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 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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