🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Sunderland
2 direct routes · about 220 min · first bus 08:55, last bus 09:05 (weekdays).
💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~220 min | 2 | 08:55 | 09:05 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) |
| 598 | National Express | ~185 min | 1 | 22:05 | 22:05 | Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
2 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Sunderland: the UK010 (FlixBus), the 598 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
Around 220 minutes on the UK010, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK010) leaves around 08:55 and the last around 09:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Sunderland?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.