Bus and Coach from Sunderland to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

today

£9

tomorrow

£10

Monday

£9

Tuesday

£8

Wednesday

£8

Thursday

£8

Friday

£9

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	17:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 14:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	06:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 44m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:04	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 14:20:00 to Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 19:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
FlixBus	6h 54m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 03:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
FlixBus	4h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 14:20:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 19:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	06:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 14:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	6h 54m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 03:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
FlixBus	4h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 14:20:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 19:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	6h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	21:09	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 14:20:00 to Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 21:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 49m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 03:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 14:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 14:20:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 19:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	6h 54m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 03:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
FlixBus	4h 44m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:04	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 14:20:00 to Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 19:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 03:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 14:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	6h 54m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 03:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
FlixBus	4h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 14:20:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 19:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	4h 44m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:04	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 14:20:00 to Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 19:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 03:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	17:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 14:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 14:20:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 19:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	4h 44m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:04	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 14:20:00 to Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 19:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
FlixBus	6h 54m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 03:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 03:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 14:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 14:20:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 19:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	4h 44m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:04	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 14:20:00 to Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 19:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
FlixBus	6h 54m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 03:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/09/2026 03:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/09/2026 14:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 49m	14:20	Sunderland	Interchange	19:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/09/2026 14:20:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 19:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	6h 54m	03:15	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/09/2026 03:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sunderland to Edinburgh is £8 on 23/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Edinburgh

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Sunderland to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Sunderland and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 29 coaches from Sunderland to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Edinburgh, with 17 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Edinburgh starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Coach	03:15
Latest Coach	14:20
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	162.8 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Sunderland for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

Saturday 19/09

£10

Sunday 20/09

£10

Monday 21/09

£9

Tuesday 22/09

£8

Wednesday 23/09

£8

Thursday 24/09

£8

Friday 25/09

£9

Saturday 26/09

£9

Sunday 27/09

£10

Monday 28/09

£12

Tuesday 29/09

£12

Wednesday 30/09

£8

Thursday 01/10

£8

Friday 02/10

Saturday 03/10

£9

Sunday 04/10

£9

Monday 05/10

£8

Tuesday 06/10

£11

Wednesday 07/10

£11

Thursday 08/10

Friday 09/10

£10

Saturday 10/10

£9

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sunderland to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Edinburgh, with £8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.

How to save money travelling from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

FlixBus from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	3h 10m
Earliest Coach	03:15
Last Coach	14:20
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	19/09/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Edinburgh

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

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 Sunderland to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Sunderland to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Sunderland - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sunderland - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £8 and takes 3h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sunderland to Edinburgh is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £19. 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 - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sunderland to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Sunderland take?

The quickest coach from Sunderland to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £10. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Sunderland at 03:15. 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 Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Sunderland at 14:20. 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 - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh can travel with FlixBus. 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 Edinburgh?

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

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

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 6 daily trips between Sunderland and Edinburgh. 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 Sunderland to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Sunderland and Edinburgh 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 Sunderland to Edinburgh

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Edinburgh

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