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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
£9
tomorrow
£9
Sunday
£9
Monday
£8
Tuesday
£8
Wednesday
£8
Thursday
£8

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 08:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £9
FlixBus 3h 15m 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £9
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £9
National Express 3h 40m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 4h 0m 15:40 Manchester Coach Station 19:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 08:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £9
FlixBus 3h 15m 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £9
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10
National Express 3h 40m 16:00 Manchester Coach Station 19:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £12
National Express 3h 25m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 08:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £9
National Express 3h 25m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10
FlixBus 3h 15m 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £11
National Express 6h 45m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 08:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
National Express 3h 40m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10
National Express 6h 45m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 08:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
National Express 3h 40m 00:15 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10
National Express 3h 40m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 08:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
National Express 3h 40m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10
National Express 3h 40m 00:15 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 08:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £9
National Express 3h 40m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10
National Express 3h 40m 11:35 Manchester Coach Station 15:15 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Sunderland is £7 on 06/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Manchester to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Manchester and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 57 coaches from Manchester to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Sunderland, with 14 offers.

All facts for Manchester to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 18 times by bus from Manchester to Sunderland in one click. Book your Manchester to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus £7
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Latest Coach 21:10
Daily Bus Connections 18 Ø
Distance 168.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Sunderland?

Every day, 18 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 18/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
Tuesday 15/09
Wednesday 16/09
Thursday 17/09
Friday 18/09
£17
Saturday 19/09
£15
Sunday 20/09
£10
Monday 21/09
£8
Tuesday 22/09
£8
Wednesday 23/09
£8
Thursday 24/09
£8
Friday 25/09
£10
Saturday 26/09
£10
Sunday 27/09
£13
Monday 28/09
£8
Tuesday 29/09
£8
Wednesday 30/09
£8
Thursday 01/10
£8
Friday 02/10
£9
Saturday 03/10
£8
Sunday 04/10
£9
Monday 05/10
£8
Tuesday 06/10
£7
Wednesday 07/10
£7
Thursday 08/10
£8
Friday 09/10
£8
Saturday 10/10
£9
Sunday 11/10

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 £7, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Sunderland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Sunderland, with £7. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

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 00:15
Last Coach 21:10
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 17/09/2026

FlixBus from Manchester to Sunderland

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 3h 15m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Last Coach 15:50
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 17/09/2026
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 £7 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 £7 to £31. 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 18 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 £13. 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 00:15. 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 21:10. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Manchester 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 18 daily trips between Manchester 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 to Sunderland?

Prices and availability for 18 trips between Manchester 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 to Sunderland

Economy
Economy

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

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