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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Swindon to Sunderland you need to make at least one change.

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Buses from Swindon to Sunderland run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 373 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 373 km |
Average bus duration 9h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 3:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Swindon to Sunderland.
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Sunderland coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:05 Swindon | 9h10 | 14:15 Sunderland | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:55 Swindon | 10h35 | 16:30 Sunderland | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:15 Swindon | 11h30 | 19:45 Sunderland | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:15 Swindon | 10h45 | 21:00 Sunderland | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:45 Swindon | 10h45 | 23:30 Sunderland | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:20 Swindon | 9h50 | 3:10 Sunderland | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:55 Swindon | 9h15 | 3:10 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
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Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Glass-focused museum with exhibitions, demonstrations, and studio activity reflecting Sunderland’s industrial heritage and creative scene.
Volunteer-run museum at the restored station featuring vintage trams, buses, and transport displays. Best for engineering and family visits.
Long sandy seafront with promenade, cafés nearby, and broad views. Popular for walking, sea air, and classic coastal Sunderland scenes.
Seaside area north of Roker with beach, promenade, and open views. A relaxed place for walks and a local feel beyond the city centre.
Historic public park beside the museum and winter gardens. It offers flower beds, monuments, and a central green break in the city.
Panackelty is a North East comfort dish of layered potatoes, onions and corned beef or bacon, slowly baked. It is a long-standing Wearside home staple.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, often served with ham or stotties. It is a classic staple across Sunderland and the wider North East.
Stottie cake is a dense round North East bread, usually split and filled with ham and pease pudding. It is strongly associated with local working-class food culture.
Popular seafront seafood restaurant at Roker serving fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Well-known city centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Lively, dependable and good for casual meals.
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service. Comfortable setting close to the city centre.
Generally cheaper than London and many UK tourist cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and reasonably priced local transport.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Sunderland Interchange -> Sunderland Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.

Most Swindon to Sunderland buses use the Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) to Sunderland, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Sunderland bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby eateries available in the city center.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2). ATMs are available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
Ticket office support is available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
Available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2): Accessible for standard wheelchairs.
Swindon, Queen's Drive is 1 km from Swindon city centre. Public transport options include:
Swindon, Queen's Drive has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon, Queen's Drive. ATMs are available at Swindon, Queen's Drive.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon, Queen's Drive.
Available at Swindon, Queen's Drive: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon, Queen's Drive: The station is accessible with provisions for disabled passengers.
Sunderland, Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets available.
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland, Interchange.
Available at Sunderland, Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland, Interchange: Step-free access throughout.
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