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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Amsterdam to Sunderland
Showing times and prices for 17 Aug
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
19 h 25 m
Average duration
21 h 50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
500 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Amsterdam to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Sunderland will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £62.
Fast coaches
Of the 4 buses that leave Amsterdam for Sunderland every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 500 km distance in an average of 21 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:1524h55Amsterdam3:10Sunderland£621One-way0 changes- 16:4520h30Amsterdam13:15Sunderland£921One-way0 changes
- 7:4519h25Amsterdam3:10Sunderland£941One-way0 changes
- 14:4522h30Amsterdam13:15Sunderland£1211One-way0 changes
- 7:4519h25Amsterdam3:10Sunderland£941One-way0 changes
- 16:4520h30Amsterdam13:15Sunderland£921One-way0 changes
- 14:4522h30Amsterdam13:15Sunderland£1211One-way0 changes
- 2:1524h55Amsterdam3:10Sunderland£621One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Amsterdam to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £216.
Distance: 500 km
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| Coach | Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price | £187 Average Price | £221 Average Price |
18h 40m Average total duration 18h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 45m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Sunderland bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Sunderland coaches for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 14:45 Amsterdam | 22h30 | 13:15 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 17 August | |||||
| 2:15 Amsterdam | 24h55 | 3:10 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:45 Amsterdam | 19h25 | 3:10 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Sunderland
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United Kingdom
Buses from Amsterdam to Sunderland run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £0.90 by ferry.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 500 km distance in 19h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from £0.90
Distance 500 km |
Average bus duration 18h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 19h 25m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from £0.90
Bus providers: FlixBus from Amsterdam to SunderlandYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Sunderland with FlixBus for as low as £0.90. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
19h 25m
Cheapest Price
£51
FlixBus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Complete guide to Sunderland
Things to do in Sunderland
Discover the best of Sunderland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sunderland trip today.
- Must visit
National Glass Centre
Glass-focused museum with exhibitions, demonstrations, and studio activity reflecting Sunderland’s industrial heritage and creative scene.
- Recommended
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Volunteer-run museum at the restored station featuring vintage trams, buses, and transport displays. Best for engineering and family visits.
- Must visit
Roker Beach
Long sandy seafront with promenade, cafés nearby, and broad views. Popular for walking, sea air, and classic coastal Sunderland scenes.
- Recommended
Seaburn
Seaside area north of Roker with beach, promenade, and open views. A relaxed place for walks and a local feel beyond the city centre.
- Recommended
Mowbray Park
Historic public park beside the museum and winter gardens. It offers flower beds, monuments, and a central green break in the city.
- Gluten-free
Panackelty
Panackelty is a North East comfort dish of layered potatoes, onions and corned beef or bacon, slowly baked. It is a long-standing Wearside home staple.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Pease Pudding
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, often served with ham or stotties. It is a classic staple across Sunderland and the wider North East.
Stottie Cake
Stottie cake is a dense round North East bread, usually split and filled with ham and pease pudding. It is strongly associated with local working-class food culture.
Latimer's Seafood Deli and Cafe
Popular seafront seafood restaurant at Roker serving fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Angelo's Ristorante
Well-known city centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Lively, dependable and good for casual meals.
Spice Empire
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service. Comfortable setting close to the city centre.
Pound sterling (£)
Generally cheaper than London and many UK tourist cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and reasonably priced local transport.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a basic meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
Pop
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £5.00
To the city centre
Sunderland Interchange -> Sunderland Railway Station
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- On Tyne and Wear Metro, Pop Pay As You Go caps adult single fares at £2.50 and day fares at £5.00.
- Stagecoach says contactless payment is available on all its buses. Check operator ticket validity before boarding if changing between bus and Metro.
FAQs: Amsterdam to Sunderland coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Sunderland by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Amsterdam to Sunderland can start from as little as £51 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Amsterdam to Sunderland is £79; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland is 19h 25m to travel the 500 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland leaves at 23:55.
There are 4 coaches a day from Amsterdam to Sunderland which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Sunderland. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Amsterdam and Sunderland and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Amsterdam , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) . When arriving in Sunderland , you can end your route in coach stations like Sunderland, Interchange.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), which is located around 3 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sunderland, Interchange, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Sunderland from Amsterdam is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 19h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Sunderland including taking a train, coach, flight and ferry.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland for coach company FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Amsterdam to Sunderland depends on the coach companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Amsterdam to Sunderland:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Amsterdam to Sunderland:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Amsterdam to Sunderland with the following coach company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam and Sunderland
Most Amsterdam to Sunderland buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Sunderland, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Sunderland bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Amsterdam
Arrival bus stations in Sunderland
Which Amsterdam station do buses to Sunderland leave from?
Buses from Amsterdam to Sunderland leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk). The station is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre at Piarcoplein, 1043 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)Piarcoplein, 1043 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSprinter, Intercity · 5m · £0.90 · every ~34 min
BusStopbus ipv trein · 15m
22, N81 · 16m · £2 · every ~8 min
22, N81 · 19m · £3 · every ~8 min
N75, X845 · 20m · £0.90
Tram19 · 14m · £2 · every ~11 min
Subway51 · 29m · £4 · every ~11 min
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) bus station facilities and services
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
City-centre transport
Getting to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena from Amsterdam city centre
TrainSprinter, Intercity · 15m · £3 · every ~6 min
BusN26 · 20m · £3
N87, N85 · 28m · £4 · every ~2 min
N85, N87 · 34m · £4 · every ~2 min
Subway54 · 15m · £2 · every ~11 min
Amsterdam, Centraal StationAmsterdam Centraal, Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Amsterdam, Centraal Station from Amsterdam city centre
BusN87, N85, N88 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Tram17, 2, 24 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~48 min
Subway52 · 1m · £0.90 · every ~28 min
Amsterdam, Centraal Station bus station facilities and services
Amsterdam, Centraal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Centraal Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam, Centraal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Centraal Station: Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
Which Sunderland station do buses from Amsterdam arrive at?
Buses from Amsterdam to Sunderland arrive at Sunderland, Interchange. Sunderland, Interchange is from Sunderland city centre.
Sunderland, InterchangeSunderland Interchange, Sunderland SR1 3NX, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Sunderland, Interchange from Sunderland city centre
Bus35, 24, 61, 32, 36, 62, 63, 700N · 4m · every ~30 min
SubwayGrn · 1m · £4 · every ~19 min
Sunderland, Interchange bus station facilities and services
Sunderland, Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Fast food outlets available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland, Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sunderland, Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland, Interchange: Step-free access throughout.
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