🚌 Bus from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland
5 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Go North East | ~41 min | 45 | 05:48 | 22:50 | Front Street (H) |
| 78 | Go North East | ~36 min | 42 | 06:16 | 22:31 | Front Street (A) |
| 8 | Go North East | ~47 min | 38 | 07:27 | 21:56 | South Burns Stand J (E-bound) |
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~21 min | 14 | 07:35 | 20:58 | South Burns Stand M (E-bound) |
| 8A | Go North East | ~43 min | 3 | 05:21 | 06:57 | South Burns Stand J (E-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chester-le-Street on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland?
5 routes run directly from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland: the 50 (Go North East), the 78 (Go North East), the 8 (Go North East), the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 8A (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland?
Around 41 minutes on the 50, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 50) leaves around 05:48 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.