What is the distance between Birmingham and Sunderland?

Birmingham and Sunderland are 169 miles (272 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?

If you're headed to Sunderland from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Birmingham to Sunderland from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Sunderland on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Coach Station	4h 55m	8:25pm	SUNDERLAND	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:30pm	Coach Station	5h 25m	6:55pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	9h 15m	3:10am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Coach Station	5h 25m	6:55pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Coach Station	4h 55m	8:25pm	SUNDERLAND	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Sunderland on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Coach Station	5h 25m	6:55pm	SUNDERLAND	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Coach Station	4h 55m	8:25pm	SUNDERLAND	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	11:55am	Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Coach Station	7h 40m	11:20am	SUNDERLAND	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Sunderland

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

169 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $82	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $31	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers praised the smooth trip and excellent driver. The service was clean, on time, but some struggled with the AC settings not suiting everyone's preferences.

National Express Birmingham Sunderland recent customer reviews

Coaches not the most comfortable of transport , felt quite cramped and seats weren’t great but the drivers were good. Although we were delayed by an hour coming home the driver managed to make up some of the time

Juliet C.

August 17, 2024

It was clean and very much on time I struggled with the AC as not everyone goes with the same temperature

Nange E.

August 10, 2023

It was smooth and the driver was the best for the trip!

Nwafenna Paul N.

November 29, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4270 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Megabus Birmingham Sunderland recent customer reviews

Very nice

Paul S.

August 5, 2024

More than an hour delayed

Samuel F.

April 29, 2024

I had 4hrs delay and I couldn’t charge my mobile phone on the bus

Innocent A.

December 28, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Sunderland?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Sunderland

A - Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Sunderland by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Sunderland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$30

11/14

$38

Today

$35

11/16

$38

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Sunderland was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $85 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 $38 which is on 2025-11-16.