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Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Liverpool

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

today
£26
tomorrow
£22
Monday
£30
Tuesday
£22
Wednesday
£24
Thursday
£86
Friday
£55

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 58m 12:20 Sunderland Interchange 19:18 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £26
National Express 6h 33m 15:30 Sunderland Interchange 22:03 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £26
National Express 7h 25m 12:20 Sunderland Interchange 19:45 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 7h 0m 15:30 Sunderland Interchange 22:30 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 6h 18m 10:15 Sunderland Interchange 16:33 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 28m
      0
      18:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      21:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 13m
      0
      22:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:33
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 0h 50m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 10:55 Sunderland Interchange 17:20 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 10m 10:55 Sunderland Interchange 17:05 Liverpool Edge Hill Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 0m 15:30 Sunderland Interchange 22:30 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 6h 33m 15:30 Sunderland Interchange 22:03 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £26
National Express 6h 30m 06:30 Sunderland Interchange 13:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 28m
      0
      18:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      21:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 13m
      0
      22:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:33
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 0h 42m shorter, and 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 18m 09:00 Sunderland Interchange 15:18 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £30
National Express 6h 13m 14:35 Sunderland Interchange 20:48 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £30
National Express 5h 28m 18:05 Sunderland Interchange 23:33 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £30
National Express 6h 45m 09:00 Sunderland Interchange 15:45 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £30
National Express 6h 40m 14:35 Sunderland Interchange 21:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 28m
      0
      18:05
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      21:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 13m
      0
      22:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:33
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 10m 15:20 Sunderland Interchange 22:30 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 43m 15:20 Sunderland Interchange 22:03 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £22
National Express 6h 45m 06:15 Sunderland Interchange 13:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24
National Express 5h 55m 08:20 Sunderland Interchange 14:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24
National Express 6h 45m 10:15 Sunderland Interchange 17:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      14:35
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      18:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      20:00
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 18m 10:15 Sunderland Interchange 16:33 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £24
National Express 6h 43m 15:20 Sunderland Interchange 22:03 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £24
National Express 6h 45m 10:15 Sunderland Interchange 17:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24
National Express 7h 10m 15:20 Sunderland Interchange 22:30 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24
National Express 6h 18m 06:15 Sunderland Interchange 12:33 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      14:35
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      18:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      20:00
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 0h 53m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 5m 06:55 Sunderland Interchange 14:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £86
National Express 6h 50m 06:55 Sunderland Interchange 13:45 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £86
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £71? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      14:35
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      18:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      20:00
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save £71

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 23:45 Sunderland Interchange 08:35 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £55
National Express 8h 30m 23:45 Sunderland Interchange 08:15 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £55
National Express 6h 30m 06:30 Sunderland Interchange 13:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £56
FlixBus 6h 35m 10:55 Sunderland Interchange 17:30 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £64
FlixBus 6h 10m 10:55 Sunderland Interchange 17:05 Liverpool Edge Hill Station  Economy £64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      14:35
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      18:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      20:00
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save £40

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sunderland to Liverpool is £13 on 30/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Liverpool

See here how frequent the connections between Sunderland and Liverpool are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Sunderland to Liverpool. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sunderland and Liverpool.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 50 coaches from Sunderland to Liverpool, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Liverpool, with 20 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sunderland to Liverpool

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Liverpool in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Liverpool starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 5h 23m
Earliest Coach 09:00
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 196.8 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Sunderland to Liverpool

Every day, 14 buses from 2 coach companies leave Sunderland for Liverpool: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
£26
Sunday 21/12
£26
Monday 22/12
£30
Tuesday 23/12
£22
Wednesday 24/12
£24
Thursday 25/12
£86
Friday 26/12
£64
Saturday 27/12
£30
Sunday 28/12
£30
Monday 29/12
£26
Tuesday 30/12
£13
Wednesday 31/12
£25
Thursday 01/01
£32
Friday 02/01
£19
Saturday 03/01
£22
Sunday 04/01
£19
Monday 05/01
£13
Tuesday 06/01
£13
Wednesday 07/01
£13
Thursday 08/01
£13
Friday 09/01
£13
Saturday 10/01
£13
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Liverpool

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sunderland to Liverpool, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sunderland to Liverpool. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Liverpool, with £22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Sunderland to Liverpool

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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool, 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 Liverpool are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sunderland to Liverpool

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

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Liverpool

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Liverpool

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Liverpool bus

How much does a Sunderland - Liverpool coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sunderland - Liverpool bus trip is available from £13 and takes 6h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sunderland to Liverpool is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £87. 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 - Liverpool route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sunderland to Liverpool is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Liverpool from Sunderland take?

The quickest coach from Sunderland to Liverpool is provided by National Express and takes 5h 23m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Liverpool?

The earliest bus to Liverpool departs from Sunderland at 09:00. 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 Liverpool?

The latest bus to Liverpool departs from Sunderland at 23:45. 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 - Liverpool route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sunderland to Liverpool 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 Sunderland and Liverpool?

You can check all the direct connections between Sunderland and Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool on your planned travel date.

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

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 14 daily trips between Sunderland and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between Sunderland and Liverpool 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 Liverpool

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Liverpool

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

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