🚌 Bus from Peterlee to Sunderland
5 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 20:14 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~40 min | 39 | 06:02 | 20:14 | Peterlee Bus Station Stand D (D) |
| X6 | Go North East | ~36 min | 26 | 06:40 | 20:15 | Peterlee Bus Station Stand D (D) |
| 61 | Go North East | ~65 min | 13 | 06:58 | 19:03 | Peterlee Bus Station Stand F (F) |
| ED2 | Arriva North East | ~37 min | 1 | 17:35 | 17:35 | East Durham College - Campus (W-bound) |
| ED4 | Arriva North East | ~45 min | 1 | 17:35 | 17:35 | East Durham College - Campus (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Peterlee 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 Peterlee to Sunderland?
5 routes run directly from Peterlee to Sunderland: the X1 (Go North East), the X6 (Go North East), the 61 (Go North East), the ED2 (Arriva North East), the ED4 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Peterlee to Sunderland?
Around 40 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Peterlee to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 06:02 and the last around 20:14. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Peterlee to Sunderland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.