Coach Middlesbrough to Sunderland from £4

Which bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Middlesbrough 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

£4

tomorrow

£5

Sunday

£4

Monday

£4

Tuesday

£4

Wednesday

£4

Thursday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 40m	03:00	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 03:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	10:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 50m	17:30	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	18:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 50m	14:20	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	15:10	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 14:20:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 40m	20:20	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	21:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 20:20:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 40m	02:30	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:10	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 02:30:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	03:00	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	10:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	14:15	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:15:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 40m	03:00	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 03:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	10:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 10:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 40m	22:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	23:15	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	14:15	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 14:15:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	17:30	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	18:15	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 17:30:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 40m	03:00	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 03:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	14:15	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 14:15:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 40m	22:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	23:15	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
FlixBus	0h 40m	02:30	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:10	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:30:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 40m	03:00	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 03:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	10:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 40m	22:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	23:15	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 22:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	14:15	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 14:15:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 40m	18:30	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	19:10	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 18:30:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 40m	03:00	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:40	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 03:00:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 45m	10:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	14:15	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 14:15:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 40m	02:30	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:10	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 02:30:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 45m	10:35	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	11:20	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:35:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	14:15	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	15:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 14:15:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	18:15	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	19:00	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:15:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 40m	02:30	Middlesbrough	Coach Station	03:10	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:30:00 to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Middlesbrough to Sunderland is £4 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Middlesbrough 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Middlesbrough to Sunderland. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Middlesbrough and Sunderland.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 31 coaches from Middlesbrough to Sunderland, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Middlesbrough and Sunderland, with 7 offers.

All facts for Middlesbrough to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 8 times by bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland in one click. Book your Middlesbrough to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	03:00
Latest Coach	22:35
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	38.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Middlesbrough to Sunderland?

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Middlesbrough for Sunderland. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£4

Saturday 06/12

£6

Sunday 07/12

£4

Monday 08/12

£5

Tuesday 09/12

£4

Wednesday 10/12

£5

Thursday 11/12

£8

Friday 12/12

£4

Saturday 13/12

£6

Sunday 14/12

£5

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£4

Wednesday 17/12

£5

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£5

Saturday 20/12

£6

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£7

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£6

Thursday 25/12

£5

Friday 26/12

£10

Saturday 27/12

£6

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Middlesbrough to Sunderland

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

With a price starting from £4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Middlesbrough to Sunderland. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Middlesbrough to Sunderland, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

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

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

National Express from Middlesbrough to Sunderland

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

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	03:00
Last Coach	22:35
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland

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

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	02:30
Last Coach	02:30
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

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 Middlesbrough and Sunderland

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

Coach Station

Newport Rd

Arriva Travel Shop

Cannon Park Way Bus Stop

Riverside Stadium

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Seaburn Station

St Peters Station

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

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

How much does a Middlesbrough Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Middlesbrough Sunderland bus trip is available from £4 and takes 0h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £8. 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 Middlesbrough Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough take?

The quickest coach from Middlesbrough to Sunderland is provided by National Express and takes 0h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £4. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Middlesbrough at 03:00. 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 Middlesbrough to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Middlesbrough at 22:35. 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 Middlesbrough Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough?

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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Middlesbrough and to Sunderland

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