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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.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 56 m
Buses on 05 Sept
14
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 14 buses from Birmingham to Sunderland, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 272 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 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.
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NX133
NX133
NX131 · NX426
NX120 · NX172
NX422 · NX172Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 272 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sunderland:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sunderland costing on average £52.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £38. The journey takes 6h 4m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Sunderland coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 8h10 | 19:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Birmingham | 7h55 | 19:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX133 | 13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h25 | 18:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 16:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 21:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 9h15 | 3:10 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Birmingham | 8h40 | 3:10 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX131 · NX426 | 18:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h10 | 0:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX120 · NX172 | 21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h55 | 3:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 Birmingham | 8h35 | 11:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX422 · NX172 | 3:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX131 · NX426 | 6:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h10 | 13:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Birmingham | 7h15 | 14:15 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX121 · NX172 | 7:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h30 | 15:15 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Birmingham | 7h05 | 15:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Sunderland run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 272 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 272 km |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Sunderland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sunderland trip today.
Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Glass-focused museum with exhibitions, demonstrations, and studio activity reflecting Sunderland’s industrial heritage and creative scene.
Volunteer-run museum at the restored station featuring vintage trams, buses, and transport displays. Best for engineering and family visits.
Long sandy seafront with promenade, cafés nearby, and broad views. Popular for walking, sea air, and classic coastal Sunderland scenes.
Seaside area north of Roker with beach, promenade, and open views. A relaxed place for walks and a local feel beyond the city centre.
Historic public park beside the museum and winter gardens. It offers flower beds, monuments, and a central green break in the city.
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.
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 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.
Popular seafront seafood restaurant at Roker serving fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Well-known city centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Lively, dependable and good for casual meals.
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service. Comfortable setting close to the city centre.
Generally cheaper than London and many UK tourist cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and reasonably priced local transport.
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.
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Sunderland Interchange -> Sunderland Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.

Most Birmingham to Sunderland buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Sunderland, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Sunderland bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Sunderland, Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets available.
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland, Interchange.
Available at Sunderland, Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland, Interchange: Step-free access throughout.
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