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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 FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
tomorrow
£23
Tuesday
£14
Wednesday
£14
Thursday
£15
Friday
£23
Saturday
£16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 45m 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      04:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      06:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      07:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      10:40
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 04:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 40m 12:25 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
National Express 5h 45m 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 04:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 40m 12:25 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £14
National Express 5h 45m 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 04:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 40m 12:25 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 5h 45m 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 45m 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland via Manchester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      12:25
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      13:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      15:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      19:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 04:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 11:55 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 40m 12:25 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 19:05 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £16
National Express 5h 45m 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station 10:40 Sunderland Interchange  Economy £24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland is £14 on 17/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland, with 4 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express 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 £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Coach 04:55
Latest Coach 12:25
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 218.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

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 01/11/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£23
Tuesday 03/11
£23
Wednesday 04/11
£23
Thursday 05/11
£15
Friday 06/11
£23
Saturday 07/11
£16
Sunday 08/11
£17
Monday 09/11
£20
Tuesday 10/11
£23
Wednesday 11/11
£23
Thursday 12/11
£23
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£23
Sunday 15/11
£23
Monday 16/11
£23
Tuesday 17/11
£14
Wednesday 18/11
£15
Thursday 19/11
£14
Friday 20/11
£15
Saturday 21/11
£23
Sunday 22/11

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 £14, 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 £20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland, with £14. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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.

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 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 £23
Fastest Coach 5h 45m
Earliest Coach 04:55
Last Coach 04:55
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 07/10/2026

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 £14
Fastest Coach 6h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:35
Last Coach 12:25
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 08/10/2026
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 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.

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 £14 and takes 7h 20m. 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 £14 to £25. 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 5h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. 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 12:25. 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 FlixBus and National Express. 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: FlixBus and National Express.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Stoke-on-Trent 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 2 daily trips between Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Sunderland?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Stoke-on-Trent 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 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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