Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
8 h
Buses on 05 Sept
27
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 27 buses from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 387 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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.
NX030 · NX426
NX030 · NX426
NX035 · NX598
FlixBus
NX025 · NX426
FlixBus
NX504 · NX598
NX035 · NX426
NX035 · NX598
NX035 · NX426Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 387 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price | £88 Average Price | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland:
A coach is £59 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland costing on average £88.
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Coach takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £60. The journey takes 7h 47m versus 4h 42m 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 FlixBus.
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 London Heathrow Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX240 · NX133 | 8:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h00 | 21:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX133 | 8:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 12h45 | 21:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX133 | 9:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h10 | 21:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX032 · NX426 | 9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 12h15 | 22:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX202 · NX502 · NX426 | 9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 12h15 | 22:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX030 · NX426 | 12:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 9h40 | 22:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX426 | 12:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 9h40 | 22:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX426 | 12:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 9h20 | 22:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX426 | 12:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 9h20 | 22:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX401 · NX426 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 11h30 | 0:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX230 · NX032 · NX426 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 11h30 | 0:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX030 · NX426 | 15:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 9h15 | 0:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX172 | 15:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 12h10 | 3:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX409 · NX426 | 15:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 8h50 | 0:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX172 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 11h55 | 3:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX172 | 16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 11h25 | 3:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX035 · NX598 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h05 | 4:35 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX230 · NX504 · NX598 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h05 | 4:35 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX035 · NX598 | 20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 8h30 | 4:35 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h40 | 3:10 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX504 · NX598 | 20:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 8h05 | 4:35 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX426 | 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h55 | 13:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX426 | 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h41 | 13:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
NX467 · NX172 | 0:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 10h25 | 10:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NX426 | 4:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h35 | 13:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX426 | 5:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 8h30 | 13:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX426 | 5:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 8h15 | 13:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland run on average 27 times per day, taking around 7h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 387 km distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 387 km |
Average bus duration 7h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 4:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Sunderland, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Sunderland bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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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