Bus from Durham to Sunderland
5 direct routes · 22–101 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 00:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 11:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Durham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Go North East | ~34 min | 32 | Sat 28 · Sun 28 | 06:25 | 00:07 | Millburngate Stand A | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) | Rainton Gate, West Rainton & Houghton-le-Spring |
| 20A | Go North East | ~34 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 14 | 06:58 | 23:37 | Millburngate Stand A | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) | Rainton Gate, West Rainton & Houghton-le-Spring |
| 22 | Arriva North East | ~101 min | 24 | Sat 23 · Sun 10 | 07:08 | 21:52 | Magdalene Street (NE-bound) | Stockton Road (N-Bound) | Sherburn House, Byers Garth, Old Cassop, Thornley, Wheatley Hill, Shotton Colliery & 14 more |
| 50 | Go North East | ~73 min | 22 | Sat 19 · Sun 11 | 07:23 | 18:28 | County Hall (NW-bound) | Washington Way - Nissan Factory (NE-Bound) | Plawsworth Gate, Plawsworth, Chester Moor, Waldridge, Chester-le-Street, Picktree & 1 more |
| X20 | Go North East | ~22 min | 21 | Sat 20 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 17:42 | Millburngate Stand A | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Durham 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 20 bus, 20A bus, 22 bus, 50 bus or X20 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Sunderland
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 Durham to Sunderland?
5 routes run directly from Durham to Sunderland: the 20 (Go North East), the 20A (Go North East), the 22 (Arriva North East), the 50 (Go North East), the X20 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 20, 32 times each weekday — board at Millburngate Stand A and get off at Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Sunderland?
Between 22 minutes on the X20 and 101 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rainton Gate, West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 00:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Sunderland?
Adult singles from Durham to Sunderland: £2.50 on the 20, 20A, 50 and X20 (Go North East). 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.