✈ Bus and Coach Manchester Airport (MAN) - Sunderland

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Sunderland from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£10

tomorrow

£21

Friday

£18

Saturday

£18

Sunday

£17

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	19:05	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 11:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	4h 25m	12:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	16:30	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 12:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	3h 55m	11:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 11:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	4h 10m	14:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	19:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 14:50:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	13:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 07:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	4h 20m	07:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 07:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	3h 55m	11:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 11:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	4h 25m	12:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	16:30	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 12:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 10m	14:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	19:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:50:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  07:00
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  09:05
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 07:00:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:55
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 10:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 10m	15:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	21:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 15:50:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 10m	17:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	22:45	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 17:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	6h 10m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	13:45	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 07:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	4h 20m	07:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 07:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 5m	11:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	15:10	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 11:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  07:00
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  09:05
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 07:00:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:55
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 10:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 55m	17:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	22:30	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 17:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	5h 50m	07:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	13:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 07:50:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 25m	12:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	16:30	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 12:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 0m	07:20	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 07:20:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	3h 55m	11:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 11:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  07:20
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  09:05
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:55
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 10:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	19:05	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 11:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	4h 55m	17:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	22:30	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 17:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	5h 50m	07:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	13:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:50:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 0m	07:20	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:20:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  07:20
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  09:05
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:55
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 10:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	13:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 07:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 10m	17:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	22:45	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 17:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	4h 25m	12:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	16:30	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 12:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 55m	14:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	19:45	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 14:50:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	4h 20m	07:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 07:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  14:50
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  16:40
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 14:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  17:10
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  19:05
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 17:10:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	19:05	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 11:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	5h 10m	17:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	22:45	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 17:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	6h 5m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	13:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 07:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	4h 25m	12:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	16:30	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 12:05:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  14:50
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  16:40
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 14:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  17:10
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  19:05
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 17:10:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Sunderland is £10 on 04/02/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Sunderland

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Sunderland are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Manchester Airport to Sunderland. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Sunderland.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 coaches from Manchester Airport to Sunderland, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Sunderland, with only 13 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sunderland

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Sunderland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Sunderland starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Coach	11:05
Latest Coach	23:25
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	181.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester Airport for Sunderland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

£20

Thursday 05/02

£21

Friday 06/02

£18

Saturday 07/02

£18

Sunday 08/02

£20

Monday 09/02

£15

Tuesday 10/02

£11

Wednesday 11/02

£15

Thursday 12/02

£14

Friday 13/02

£17

Saturday 14/02

£20

Sunday 15/02

£20

Monday 16/02

£15

Tuesday 17/02

£14

Wednesday 18/02

£12

Thursday 19/02

£15

Friday 20/02

£15

Saturday 21/02

£16

Sunday 22/02

£18

Monday 23/02

£23

Tuesday 24/02

£13

Wednesday 25/02

£13

Thursday 26/02

£14

Friday 27/02

£15

Saturday 28/02

£14

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £10, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester Airport to Sunderland. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Sunderland, with £10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester Airport 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 bus from Manchester Airport 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 Airport to Sunderland are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester Airport to Sunderland from our users.

National Express from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

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

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	3h 35m
Earliest Coach	11:05
Last Coach	23:25
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	04/02/2026

FlixBus from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	7h 30m
Earliest Coach	11:35
Last Coach	11:35
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	01/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Sunderland

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester Airport and Sunderland.

Airport Coach Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester Airport to Sunderland? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to Sunderland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Sunderland bus

How much does a Manchester Airport - Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Manchester Airport - Sunderland route is available from £10 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester Airport to Sunderland is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £26. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester Airport - Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester Airport to Sunderland is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sunderland from Manchester Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Manchester Airport to Sunderland is provided by National Express and takes 3h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester Airport to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Manchester Airport at 11:05. 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 Airport to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Manchester Airport at 23:25. 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 Airport - Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester Airport 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 Airport and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport 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 transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Airport 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 Airport 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 transfer from Manchester Airport to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester Airport to Sunderland?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Manchester Airport and Sunderland. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester Airport to Sunderland?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Manchester Airport and Sunderland change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Sunderland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Sunderland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!