The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sunderland to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
466 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sunderland to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Sunderland to Bournemouth you need to make at least 2 changes.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sunderland to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 466 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Bournemouth coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:55 Sunderland | 9h25 | 09:20 Bournemouth | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 12:25 Sunderland | 10h10 | 22:35 Bournemouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:35 Sunderland | 8h45 | 23:20 Bournemouth | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth
Buses from Sunderland to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 466 km distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 466 km |
Average bus duration 9h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 02:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Sunderland to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Sunderland to Bournemouth with National Express for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sunderland to Bournemouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- 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.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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