Bus from Edinburgh to Sunderland
4 direct routes · about 185 min · first bus 09:05, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | National Express | ~185 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:45 | 21:45 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Interchange (Stand W) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~205 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:05 | 09:05 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Interchange (Stand W) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~190 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:45 | 20:45 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Interchange (Stand W) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 839 | National Express | ~185 min | 1 | Fridays only | 21:35 | 21:35 | North St David Street (Stop YC) | Interchange (Stand W) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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 598 bus or 839 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
4 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Sunderland: the 598 (National Express), the UK010 (FlixBus), the UKN10 (FlixBus), the 839 (National Express). The most frequent is the 598, once each weekday — board at Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) and get off at Interchange (Stand W), about 185 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
Around 185 minutes on the 598, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newcastle upon Tyne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:05 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.