The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swansea to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
16 h 30 m
Average duration
16 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swansea to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Sunderland will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 buses that leave Swansea for Sunderland every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 403 km distance in an average of 16 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 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.
10:4016h30Swansea3:10Sunderland£401One-way0 changes
10:4016h30Swansea3:10Sunderland£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £182.
Distance: 403 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £241 Average Price |
9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration Fastest 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Sunderland bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Sunderland coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:40 Swansea | 16h30 | 3:10 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Swansea to Sunderland by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea to Sunderland
Buses from Swansea to Sunderland run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 403 km distance in 12h 2m.
Distance 403 km |
Average bus duration 9h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 12h 2m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Bus providers: National Express from Swansea to SunderlandYou can travel by bus between Swansea to Sunderland with National Express for as low as £39. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Swansea to Sunderland coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.
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- 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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