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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sunderland to Leicester
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sunderland to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Leicester will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sunderland for Leicester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sunderland to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 253 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:30 Sunderland | 4h15 | 15:45 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:05 Sunderland | 9h05 | 02:10 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Leicester
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Buses from Sunderland to Leicester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 253 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 253 km |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express from Sunderland to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Sunderland to Leicester with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sunderland to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sunderland, Interchange, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), located 4 miles (6.4 km) away from the city centre.
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