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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 30 Aug
£36
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£50
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
5 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
6 h 13 m
Buses on 30 Aug
12
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 to Sunderland will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 12 buses from London to Sunderland, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 387 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 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.
NX426
NX426
NX426
NX598
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX598
NX426
NX426Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £124.
Distance: 387 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price | £124 Average Price |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Sunderland coaches for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX426 | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h40 | 13:40 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h45 | 14:15 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h15 | 14:15 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX030 · NX426 | 11:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 10h15 | 21:35 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX032 · NX025 · NX426 | 11:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 10h15 | 21:35 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX561 · NX133 | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h55 | 21:25 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX444 · NX426 | 13:50 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 10h35 | 0:25 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX032 · NX035 · NX426 | 13:50 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 10h35 | 0:25 Sunderland, Interchange | 2 changes | |
NX426 | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h05 | 21:35 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h55 | 0:25 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX561 · NX172 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h25 | 3:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h40 | 3:10 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h15 | 3:10 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London to Sunderland run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 387 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 387 km |
Average bus duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
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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
The journey from London to Sunderland via coach is an easy, direct journey, usually lasting under eight hours. There are coaches operating from London to Sunderland every day of the week including Saturdays and Sundays.
National Express is the only coach company proving a coach service between London and Sunderland. National Express is a well-known coach company with clean, well-equipped buses. There are toilets and WiFi available on board. National Express also offers mobile tickets.
The direct coach journey from London to Sunderland takes roughly seven hours 45 minutes. This does not include traffic times, which may vary depending on departure time and day, so passengers must take this into account. There are also indirect coaches available. This journey takes around eight hours and includes a single change that requires one hour's wait in Leeds.
There are four direct coaches throughout the day travelling from London to Sunderland, including on Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest direct coach departs from London Victoria Coach Station at 9:30 a.m. and the last coach is 11:30 p.m. Please note that when travelling on the last bus, arrival in Sunderland will be on the following day.
Departure coach station: National Express Coaches from London to Sunderland all depart from London Victoria Coach Station. London Victoria Coach Station is situated in the heart of London’s West End and is easily reached by public transport or taxi. London Victoria Underground station is a five-minute walk away and is serviced by the District and Circle Lines. London Victoria station is also within a short distance and has regional trains connecting to the rest of the country. There are many local buses close by. Victoria Coach Station has storage lockers, toilets and a seated waiting area.
Arrival coach station: The arrival coach station in Sunderland is Park Lane. Sunderland Park Lane coach station is located in the heart of the city of Sunderland. The coach station has a bakery, coffee shop and newsagents. There are public toilets open between 06:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The station is connected to the local Metro, which can take passengers to Newcastle, and other public transportation. There is a 24-hour taxi rank next door.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 to Sunderland buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Sunderland, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Sunderland bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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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