Bus from Murton (Durham) to Sunderland
2 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 11:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Murton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Go North East | ~58 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 14 | 05:58 | 23:47 | Store Clock (NW-bound) | Interchange (Stand C) | Dalton Park, Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, New Seaham, Seaham Grange, Ryhope Village & 3 more |
| X1A | Go North East | ~25 min | 15 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:54 | 19:51 | Store Clock (NW-bound) | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) | Houghton-le-Spring |
Times are for the first boarding point in Murton 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 61 bus or X1A bus timetable.
Fares from Murton to Sunderland
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 61 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the X1A (Go North East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Murton to Sunderland?
2 routes run directly from Murton to Sunderland: the 61 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East). The most frequent is the 61, 32 times each weekday — board at Store Clock (NW-bound) and get off at Interchange (Stand C), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Murton to Sunderland?
Around 58 minutes on the 61, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dalton Park, Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, New Seaham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Murton to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Murton to Sunderland?
Adult singles from Murton to Sunderland: £2.50 on the 61 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X1A (Go North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.