Find coaches from Birmingham to Sunderland

Next departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Sunderland on 27 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Coach Station
SUNDERLANDCheapest
National Express
Coach Station
SUNDERLANDFastest
National Express
Coach Station
SUNDERLANDNo tags
Flixbus
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus StopNo tags
National Express
Coach Station
SUNDERLANDNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Sunderland

Bus
Average priceUS$20 - US$92Average duration7h
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$25 - US$39Average duration3h 30m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Sunderland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 30mAverage duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham to Sunderland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$29
Average bus trip duration7h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure03:20
Distance169 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

Birmingham to Sunderland Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Sunderland is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Birmingham to Sunderland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Sunderland from Birmingham, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Sunderland

  1. What's the distance between Birmingham and Sunderland by coach?

    The journey from Birmingham to Sunderland by coach covers an approximate distance of 169 miles (272 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Sunderland without a car?

    You can reach Sunderland from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/09
US$20
25/09
US$25
Today
US$27
27/09
US$30
28/09
US$28
29/09
US$25
30/09
No data
01/10
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Sunderland was searched and found on 24 Sept 2025 with a price of US$20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Sunderland as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23, which is on 2025-10-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Birmingham to Sunderland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Birmingham to Sunderland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Birmingham to Sunderland.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Birmingham to Sunderland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Sunderland to Birmingham

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