Bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
7 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 09:55, last bus 20:05 (weekdays); night services 426, 598 and 2 more run 03:55–02:30.
Next buses to Sunderland as of 05:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Middlesbrough, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | National Express | ~45 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:55 | 18:55 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · UK930, 426, 133, 598, 815, UKN10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Bus Station Stand 11 | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
| 426 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:25 | 23:25 | Bus Station Stand Z | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
| 133 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 20:05 | 20:05 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
| 598 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:55 | 03:55 | Bus Station Stand Z | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
| 815 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Fridays only | 22:25 | 22:25 | Bus Station Stand Z | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 02:30 | 02:30 | Bus Station Stand 11 | Interchange (Stand W) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 172 bus, 426 bus, 133 bus, 598 bus or 815 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Middlesbrough to Sunderland?
7 routes run directly from Middlesbrough to Sunderland: the 172 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 426 (National Express), the 133 (National Express), the 598 (National Express), the 815 (National Express), the UKN10 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 172, 3 times each weekday — board at Bus Station Express Lounge (30) and get off at Interchange (Stand W), about 45 minutes.
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 leaves around 09:55 and the last around 20:05 — and night services 426, 598 and 2 more run 03:55–02:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middlesbrough 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.