Manchester to Sunderland bus with Megabus

Fri, 24 Jan
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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Sunderland

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Megabus
18:403h35
Manchester
22:15Sunderland
£101One-way
0 changes
Megabus
11:003h40
Manchester
14:40Sunderland
£131One-way
0 changes
Megabus
07:555h15
Manchester
13:10Sunderland
£151One-way
0 changes
Megabus
17:554h20
Manchester
22:15Sunderland
£181One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:593h36
Manchester
02:35Sunderland
£311One-way
0 changes

Manchester to Sunderland bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
MegabusMegabus11:00 Manchester3h40 14:40 Sunderland0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus07:55 Manchester5h15 13:10 Sunderland0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus18:40 Manchester3h35 22:15 Sunderland0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express22:59 Manchester3h36 02:35 Sunderland0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus17:55 Manchester4h20 22:15 Sunderland0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Manchester to Sunderland

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 35 m

Average

4 h 5 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

168 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester for Sunderland every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Megabus
18:403h35
Manchester
22:15Sunderland
£101One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:593h36
Manchester
02:35Sunderland
£311One-way
0 changes
Megabus
11:003h40
Manchester
14:40Sunderland
£131One-way
0 changes
Megabus
17:554h20
Manchester
22:15Sunderland
£181One-way
0 changes
Megabus
07:555h15
Manchester
13:10Sunderland
£151One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Sunderland

Buses from Manchester to Sunderland run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
167 km
Average bus duration
3h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
9
Direct buses
7
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
3h 0m
First bus
01:34
Last bus
23:55
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

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to Sunderland

For as little as £6 you can travel by coach from Manchester to Sunderland with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Sunderland coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to Sunderland with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 36 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • National Express frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Sunderland coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Sunderland with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Sunderland.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Sunderland can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Sunderland is £13; 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 Manchester to Sunderland is 3 h   to travel the 104 mile long route, with around there are 13 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Sunderland leaves at 01: 34. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Sunderland leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Sunderland without having to change trains with Megabus or FlixBus. There are 10 direct coaches from Manchester to Sunderland each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Manchester to Sunderland coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Manchester to Sunderland to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sunderland, Interchange, located 0.2 miles (270 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Sunderland from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Sunderland is April.
You have options as you can travel to Sunderland from Manchester 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Sunderland

Manchester
Sunderland
The major coach station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Coach Station for your trip from Manchester to Sunderland.
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
The major coach station for arrivals in Sunderland is Sunderland, Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sunderland, Interchange for your trip to Sunderland from Manchester.
Sunderland, Interchange
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