Bus from Consett to Sunderland
1 direct route · about 94 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 21:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 10:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Consett, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~94 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 15 | 05:48 | 21:44 | Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) | University Of Sunderland (E-Bound) | Annfield Plain, Stanley, Craghead, Grange Villa, Newfield, Pelton & 8 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Consett on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus timetable.
Fares from Consett to Sunderland
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 78 (Go North East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Consett to Sunderland?
The 78 (Go North East) runs directly from Consett to Sunderland. Board at Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) and get off at University Of Sunderland (E-Bound); the journey takes about 94 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Consett to Sunderland?
Around 94 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Annfield Plain, Stanley, Craghead, Grange Villa and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Consett to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 21:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Consett to Sunderland?
An adult single from Consett to Sunderland is £2.50 on the 78 (Go North East), from Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) to University Of Sunderland (E-Bound); an adult return is £5.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.