🚌 Bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
6 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 09:55, last bus 18:55 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | National Express | ~45 min | 5 | 09:55 | 18:55 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) |
| 133 | National Express | ~40 min | 3 | 18:15 | 21:00 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) |
| 426 | National Express | ~45 min | 2 | 23:25 | 23:55 | Bus Station Stand Z (Stand Z) |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Bus Station Stand 11 (11) |
| 598 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | 03:55 | 03:55 | Bus Station Stand Z (Stand Z) |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | 02:30 | 02:30 | Bus Station Stand 11 (11) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Sunderland?
6 routes run directly from Middlesbrough to Sunderland: the 172 (National Express), the 133 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 598 (National Express), the UKN10 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Middlesbrough to Sunderland?
Around 45 minutes on the 172, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 172) leaves around 09:55 and the last around 18:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.