Bus tickets Plymouth to Sunderland from £30

Compare all the coach companies and find the best price with CheckMyBus
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

Which bus from Plymouth to Sunderland is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Plymouth 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
tomorrow
from £35
Friday
from £50
Saturday
from £37
Sunday
from £49
Monday
from £35
Tuesday
from £30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    13h 10m
    0
    00:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    11h 55m
    0
    08:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    14h 16m
    0
    23:59
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    08:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    03:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 30m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    23:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    12h 40m
    0
    08:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    21:00
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    08:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    03:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    14h 16m
    0
    23:59
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 5m
      0
      08:10
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    14h 35m
    0
    23:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    14h 15m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    23:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    14h 16m
    0
    23:59
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    08:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    03:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 5m
      0
      08:10
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 15m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    23:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    11h 35m
    0
    08:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 16m
    0
    23:59
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    08:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    03:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 5m
      0
      08:10
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 35m
    0
    23:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    13h 10m
    0
    00:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    15h 30m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    00:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    14h 16m
    0
    23:59
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    08:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    03:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 5m
      0
      08:10
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    13h 10m
    0
    00:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    14h 35m
    0
    23:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    08:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    03:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    06:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    14h 16m
    0
    23:59
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      19h 6m
      0
      23:59
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      12:30
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £19
      • Waiting Time 3h 20m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      15:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      19:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 5h 56m longer, but you will save £3

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Plymouth 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 8 daily coaches from Plymouth to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Plymouth and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 coaches from Plymouth to Sunderland, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Sunderland, with 6 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Plymouth to Sunderland

National Express-Ends soon! Get 25% off coach tickets. Travel by Aug 31.
National Express

Ends soon! Get 25% off coach tickets. Travel by Aug 31.

All facts for Plymouth to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 8 times by bus from Plymouth to Sunderland in one click. Book your Plymouth to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus £30
Fastest Bus 11h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 537.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Plymouth to Sunderland?

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Plymouth for Sunderland. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
£35
Friday 27/06
£50
Saturday 28/06
£37
Sunday 29/06
£49
Monday 30/06
£35
Tuesday 01/07
£30
Wednesday 02/07
£37
Thursday 03/07
£39
Friday 04/07
£35
Saturday 05/07
Sunday 06/07
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 08/07
£27
Wednesday 09/07
Thursday 10/07
£32
Friday 11/07
Saturday 12/07
Sunday 13/07
£32
Monday 14/07
£30
Tuesday 15/07
Wednesday 16/07
Thursday 17/07
£29
Friday 18/07
Saturday 19/07
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £30, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plymouth to Sunderland. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Sunderland, with £30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

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

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

National Express from Plymouth to Sunderland

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £30
Fastest Coach 11h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Last Coach 23:05
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 21/06/2025
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 Plymouth and Sunderland

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

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

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

How much does a Plymouth Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plymouth Sunderland bus trip is available from £30 and takes 13h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £30 to £61. 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 Plymouth Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plymouth 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 Plymouth take?

The quickest coach from Plymouth to Sunderland is provided by National Express and takes 11h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Plymouth at 00:30. 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 Plymouth to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Plymouth 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 Plymouth Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Sunderland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plymouth and to Sunderland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
Bus Bristol to Plymouth Bus Bristol to Plymouth
Buses Paignton to Plymouth Buses Paignton to Plymouth
Bus from Torquay to Plymouth Bus from Torquay to Plymouth
Buses Birmingham to Plymouth Buses Birmingham to Plymouth
Bus to Sunderland from Darlington Bus to Sunderland from Darlington
Coach Liverpool to Sunderland Coach Liverpool to Sunderland
Bus to Sunderland from Glasgow Bus to Sunderland from Glasgow
Bus from York to Sunderland Bus from York to Sunderland
Popular Airport Transfers to Plymouth and to Sunderland
CheckMyBus › Coaches in United Kingdom › Coach to Plymouth › Coach to Sunderland

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To show you the best bus deals, we and our partners use technical, analytical, and marketing cookies for ads personalisation. We remember your anonymized details to provide a personalized experience.