Bus from Leeds City Centre to Sunderland
7 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 08:35, last bus 01:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 13:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leeds City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~120 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:00 | 17:10 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
| 172 | National Express | ~120 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:35 | 01:55 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Interchange (Stand W) | Middlesbrough |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 426, UK930, 133, 815, UK010
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | National Express | ~125 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 11:35 | 22:05 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Interchange (Stand W) | Middlesbrough |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~135 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:30 | 09:30 | Victoria F | Interchange (Stand W) | Middlesbrough |
| 133 | National Express | ~120 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:45 | 18:45 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Interchange (Stand W) | Middlesbrough |
| 815 | National Express | ~150 min | 1 | Fridays only | 20:35 | 20:35 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Interchange (Stand W) | Darlington & Middlesbrough |
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~120 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:20 | 12:20 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds City Centre 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 172 bus, 426 bus, 133 bus or 815 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leeds City Centre to Sunderland?
7 routes run directly from Leeds City Centre to Sunderland: the UK073 (FlixBus), the 172 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 133 (National Express), the 815 (National Express), the UK010 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the UK073, 3 times each weekday — board at Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) and get off at Interchange (Stand W), about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leeds City Centre to Sunderland?
Around 120 minutes on the UK073, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds City Centre to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:35 and the last around 01:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds City Centre 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.