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Which bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Stoke-on-Trent 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.

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Monday
from £30
Tuesday
from £28
Wednesday
from £28
Thursday
from £30
Friday
from £28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    18:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      04:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      07:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      11:20
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    18:25
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      04:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      07:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      11:20
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    18:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      04:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      07:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      11:20
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    15:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    03:10
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    18:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      04:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      07:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      11:20
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    18:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      04:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      07:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      11:20
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    16:50
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      04:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      07:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      11:20
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £10

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Stoke-on-Trent 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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland, with 1 offers.

All facts for Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 2 times by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland in one click. Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland bus ticket starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus £28
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 04:55
Latest Coach 09:10
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 218.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland?

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Stoke-on-Trent for Sunderland. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 19/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

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

The cheapest time to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £28, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland, with £28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland timetable.

National Express from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland:

Cheapest Price £28
Fastest Coach 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 04:55
Last Coach 09:10
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 15/04/2025

FlixBus from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland:

Cheapest Price £28
Fastest Coach 12h 0m
Earliest Coach 15:10
Last Coach 15:10
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 14/04/2025
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 Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland

Here is a map with all coach stations in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland? Compare all modes of transports from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland bus

How much does a Stoke-on-Trent Sunderland coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Stoke-on-Trent Sunderland bus trip is available from £28 and takes 6h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £28 to £40. 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 Stoke-on-Trent Sunderland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sunderland from Stoke-on-Trent take?

The quickest coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland is provided by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland?

The earliest bus to Sunderland departs from Stoke-on-Trent at 04:55. 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland?

The latest bus to Sunderland departs from Stoke-on-Trent at 09:10. 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 Stoke-on-Trent Sunderland route?

Passengers looking to travel from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland

Economy
Economy

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

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