Comfort
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
7 h 55 m
Buses on 18 Sept
2
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Loughborough to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Sunderland will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 buses from Loughborough to Sunderland, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 238 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £173 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £173, while a train costs an average of £173.
Distance: 238 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£173 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Sunderland coaches for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:05 Loughborough | 7h35 | 9:40 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:05 Loughborough | 8h15 | 11:20 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 18:05.
Distance 238 km |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Buses per day 2 |
First bus 3:05 |
Last bus 18:05 |
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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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