The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sunderland to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sunderland to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Sheffield will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sunderland for Sheffield 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 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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 coach and train for Sunderland to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 169 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sunderland to Sheffield bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Sheffield coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:10 Sunderland | 3h40 | 09:50 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Sunderland | 4h00 | 11:45 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:15 Sunderland | 4h30 | 13:45 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Sheffield
Buses from Sunderland to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Sunderland to SheffieldYou can travel by bus between Sunderland to Sheffield with Megabus, National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sunderland to Sheffield coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Sheffield
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
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