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Which bus from Sheffield to Sunderland is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Sheffield 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
£13
tomorrow
£15
Saturday
£11
Sunday
£13
Monday
£13
Tuesday
Wednesday
£13

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 04:40 Sheffield Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 4h 15m 18:30 Sheffield Coach Station 22:45 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 5h 15m 22:25 Sheffield Coach Station 03:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 4h 0m 18:45 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 22:45 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 5h 0m 22:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 03:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      11:15
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      12:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      12:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      14:15
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 04:40 Sheffield Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 4h 15m 16:45 Sheffield Coach Station 21:00 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 4h 15m 18:30 Sheffield Coach Station 22:45 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 5h 15m 22:25 Sheffield Coach Station 03:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 6h 25m 04:55 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      22:40
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      23:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      01:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      03:40
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 11:30 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 14:15 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £11
National Express 5h 15m 22:25 Sheffield Coach Station 03:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 5h 0m 22:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 03:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
FlixBus 3h 40m 15:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 3h 55m 15:00 Sheffield Coach Station 18:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 05:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
FlixBus 2h 45m 11:30 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 14:15 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
FlixBus 3h 40m 15:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 6h 25m 04:55 Sheffield Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
National Express 3h 45m 16:40 Sheffield Coach Station 20:25 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 50m
      0
      11:15
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      12:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      13:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 04:40 Sheffield Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 5h 15m 22:25 Sheffield Coach Station 03:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 6h 25m 04:55 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 5h 0m 22:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 03:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 4h 0m 16:45 Sheffield Coach Station 20:45 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      11:30
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      12:15
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      13:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 04:55 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £13
National Express 6h 40m 04:40 Sheffield Coach Station 11:20 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
National Express 4h 5m 15:05 Sheffield Coach Station 19:10 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
National Express 4h 0m 16:45 Sheffield Coach Station 20:45 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
National Express 4h 25m 20:20 Sheffield Coach Station 00:45 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      16:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      16:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      17:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      19:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sheffield to Sunderland is £11 on 28/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Sheffield 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 18 daily coaches from Sheffield to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Sheffield and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 33 coaches from Sheffield to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Sunderland, with 12 offers.

All facts for Sheffield to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 15 times by bus from Sheffield to Sunderland in one click. Book your Sheffield to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Coach 04:40
Latest Coach 22:40
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 169.7 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Sheffield to Sunderland?

Every day, 15 buses from 2 coach companies leave Sheffield for Sunderland. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 12/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/03
Tuesday 10/03
Wednesday 11/03
Thursday 12/03
£13
Friday 13/03
£15
Saturday 14/03
£11
Sunday 15/03
£13
Monday 16/03
£13
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
£13
Thursday 19/03
£13
Friday 20/03
Saturday 21/03
£12
Sunday 22/03
£13
Monday 23/03
Tuesday 24/03
Wednesday 25/03
£12
Thursday 26/03
Friday 27/03
£13
Saturday 28/03
£11
Sunday 29/03
£13
Monday 30/03
Tuesday 31/03
Wednesday 01/04
£13
Thursday 02/04
£19
Friday 03/04
£24
Saturday 04/04
Sunday 05/04

The cheapest time to travel from Sheffield to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sheffield to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sheffield to Sunderland. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Sunderland, with £11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

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

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

National Express from Sheffield to Sunderland

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 3h 5m
Earliest Coach 04:40
Last Coach 22:40
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 11/03/2026

FlixBus from Sheffield to Sunderland

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 2h 45m
Earliest Coach 11:30
Last Coach 15:25
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 09/03/2026
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 Sheffield and Sunderland

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

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

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

How much does a Sheffield Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sheffield Sunderland bus trip is available from £11 and takes 2h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £28. 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 Sheffield Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sheffield to Sunderland is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sunderland from Sheffield take?

The quickest coach from Sheffield to Sunderland is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £11. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sheffield to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Sheffield at 04:40. 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 Sheffield to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Sheffield at 22:40. 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 Sheffield Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Sheffield 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 Sheffield?

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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Sheffield 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 15 daily trips between Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Sunderland?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Sunderland

Economy
Economy

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

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