1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £29. 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 £29, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 466 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sunderland to Bournemouth bus times
Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:49
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 Sunderland | 12h05 | 17:20 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Sunderland to Bournemouth by train or coach
Thu
06 Nov
06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
07 Nov
Sat
08 Nov
08 Nov
Sun
09 Nov
09 Nov
Mon
10 Nov
10 Nov
Tue
11 Nov
11 Nov
Wed
12 Nov
12 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Sunderland to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 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 466 km |
Average bus duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 02:35 |
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
Bus providers: National Express from Sunderland to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Sunderland to Bournemouth with National Express for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 15m
Cheapest Price
£29
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Sunderland to Bournemouth coach
FAQs: Take the bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth 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 Sunderland to Bournemouth.
Cheap coach tickets from Sunderland to Bournemouth can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Sunderland to Bournemouth is £37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Sunderland to Bournemouth coach time is 10 h 15 min covering the 289 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth leaves at 02: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 35.
There are 6 coaches a day from Sunderland to Bournemouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the trip from Sunderland to Bournemouth you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Sunderland and Bournemouth on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month to travel from Sunderland to Bournemouth by coach is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sunderland and Bournemouth including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Sunderland to Bournemouth, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
No, luggage for the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Bournemouth
Sunderland
Bournemouth
The major coach station for departures in Sunderland is Sunderland, Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sunderland, Interchange for your trip from Sunderland to Bournemouth.
Sunderland, Interchange
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Bournemouth is Bournemouth, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bournemouth, Coach Station for your trip to Bournemouth from Sunderland.
Bournemouth, Coach Station
information
Most popular bus connections from Sunderland
More options for your journey from Sunderland to Bournemouth
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular buses to and from Bournemouth and Sunderland
Most popular bus connections
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
