Bus from London to Sunderland
5 direct routes · about 425 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 21:30 (weekdays); night service 598 runs at 22:00.
Next buses to Sunderland as of 14:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | National Express | ~425 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 07:00 | 17:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Interchange (Stand W) | Milton Keynes, Leeds & Middlesbrough |
| 598 | National Express | ~395 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Interchange (Stand W) | Milton Keynes & Middlesbrough |
| 815 | National Express | ~455 min | 1 | Fridays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Interchange (Stand W) | Leeds, Darlington & Middlesbrough |
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~410 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Interchange (Stand W) | Fosse Park, Sheffield & Leeds |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~345 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:30 | 21:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Interchange (Stand W) | Middlesbrough |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 426 bus, 598 bus or 815 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Sunderland?
5 routes run directly from London to Sunderland: the 426 (National Express), the 598 (National Express), the 815 (National Express), the UK010 (FlixBus), the UKN10 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 426, twice each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Interchange (Stand W), about 425 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Sunderland?
Around 425 minutes on the 426, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Milton Keynes, Leeds, Middlesbrough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 21:30 — and night service 598 runs at 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London 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.