4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Sunderland will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Sunderland every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 321 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 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.
12:106h55Milton Keynes19:05Sunderland£231One-way0 changes
0:155h55Milton Keynes6:10Sunderland£421One-way0 changes- 7:305h10Milton Keynes12:40Sunderland£441One-way0 changes
- 7:305h10Milton Keynes12:40Sunderland£441One-way0 changes
- 0:155h55Milton Keynes6:10Sunderland£421One-way0 changes
- 12:106h55Milton Keynes19:05Sunderland£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Milton Keynes to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 321 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price | £154 Average Price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Sunderland bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Sunderland coaches for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 7:58 Milton Keynes | 5h42 | 13:40 Sunderland | 1 change | |
 | 10:35 Milton Keynes | 5h55 | 16:30 Sunderland | 1 change | |
| 17:39 Milton Keynes | 6h06 | 23:45 Sunderland | 1 change | |
 | 23:16 Milton Keynes | 6h54 | 6:10 Sunderland | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 21 July | |||||
| 0:15 Milton Keynes | 5h55 | 6:10 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Sunderland
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Sunderland run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 321 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 321 km |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: National Express, Stagecoach East, Uno, Arriva UK from Milton Keynes to SunderlandYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Sunderland with National Express, Stagecoach East, Uno, Arriva UK for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Sunderland coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Sunderland
Most Milton Keynes to Sunderland buses use the Milton Keynes, Coachway to Sunderland, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Sunderland bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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