🚌 Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland
11 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 00:07, last bus 23:56 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~46 min | 130 | 00:07 | 23:56 | Monument Market Street (W) |
| X24 | Stagecoach North East | ~28 min | 27 | 08:49 | 20:09 | Monument Pilgrim Street (R) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~56 min | 13 | 06:53 | 18:33 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand E) |
| 172 | National Express | ~30 min | 7 | 05:00 | 23:35 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| 426 | National Express | ~35 min | 4 | 05:20 | 14:45 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 3 | 10:20 | 17:30 | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) |
| 133 | National Express | ~30 min | 3 | 06:40 | 09:45 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| X24A | Stagecoach North East | ~41 min | 2 | 07:24 | 08:04 | Monument Pilgrim Street (R) |
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 2 | 11:55 | 12:00 | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) |
| X1 | Go North East | ~46 min | 1 | 00:03 | 00:03 | Monument Market Street (W-Bound) |
| 598 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | 00:40 | 00:40 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland?
11 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland: the 56 (Go North East), the X24 (Stagecoach North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 172 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the UK073 (FlixBus), the 133 (National Express), the X24A (Stagecoach North East), the UK010 (FlixBus), the X1 (Go North East), the 598 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland?
Around 46 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 56) leaves around 00:07 and the last around 23:56. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.