Bus and Coach from Sunderland to Bedford: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Bedford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sunderland to Bedford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£47

tomorrow

£47

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£47

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	12:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 40m	15:20	Sunderland	Interchange	22:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	8h 30m	23:35	Sunderland	Interchange	08:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 23:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	07:30	Sunderland	Interchange	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 15m	12:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 40m	15:20	Sunderland	Interchange	22:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	8h 20m	23:35	Sunderland	Interchange	07:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 23:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	07:45	Sunderland	Interchange	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	12:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:20	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 12:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 50m	15:30	Sunderland	Interchange	22:20	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sunderland to Bedford is £47 on 18/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Bedford

See here how frequent the connections between Sunderland and Bedford are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Sunderland to Bedford. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Sunderland and Bedford.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 coaches from Sunderland to Bedford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Bedford, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sunderland to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Bedford starting from £47!

Cheapest Bus	£47
Fastest Bus	6h 40m
Earliest Coach	12:20
Latest Coach	15:30
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	5,081.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Sunderland to Bedford

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Sunderland for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

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Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£47

Friday 19/12

£47

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£47

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

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Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Bedford

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

With a price starting from £47, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sunderland to Bedford. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £47.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Bedford, with £47. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £51.

How to save money travelling from Sunderland to Bedford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sunderland to Bedford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sunderland to Bedford, 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 Sunderland to Bedford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sunderland to Bedford

These are the most booked bus companies between Sunderland to Bedford from our users.

National Express from Sunderland to Bedford

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

Cheapest Price	£47
Fastest Coach	6h 40m
Earliest Coach	12:20
Last Coach	15:30
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	16/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Sunderland and Bedford.

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

Central Station

St Johns Train station

River Street

St Nicholas Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Bedford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Sunderland to Bedford? Or which bus companies serve the route Sunderland to Bedford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sunderland to Bedford bus

How much does a Sunderland - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sunderland - Bedford bus trip is available from £47 and takes 7h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sunderland to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £47 to £51. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Sunderland - Bedford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sunderland to Bedford is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Sunderland take?

The quickest coach from Sunderland to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 6h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Sunderland at 12:20. 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 Sunderland to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Sunderland at 15:30. 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 Sunderland - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sunderland to Bedford can travel with 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 Sunderland and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Sunderland and Bedford 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bedford from Sunderland?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sunderland Bedford 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 Sunderland Bedford 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 Sunderland to Bedford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sunderland to Bedford?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Bedford

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