Bus from Stanley (Durham) to Sunderland
2 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 22:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stanley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~72 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 15 | 06:08 | 22:04 | Stanley Bus Station Stand J | University Of Sunderland (E-Bound) | Craghead, Grange Villa, Newfield, Pelton, Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley & 6 more |
| 8 | Go North East | ~86 min | 22 | Sat 22 · Sun 13 | 07:00 | 21:31 | Stanley Bus Station Stand J | St Michaels Way (35) | No Place, Beamish Museum, Beamish, West Pelton, Grange Villa, Newfield & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stanley 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 78 bus or 8 bus timetable.
Fares from Stanley to Sunderland
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 Stanley to Sunderland?
2 routes run directly from Stanley to Sunderland: the 78 (Go North East), the 8 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 78, 26 times each weekday — board at Stanley Bus Station Stand J and get off at University Of Sunderland (E-Bound), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanley to Sunderland?
Around 72 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Craghead, Grange Villa, Newfield, Pelton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanley to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:08 and the last around 22:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanley to Sunderland?
Adult singles from Stanley to Sunderland: £2.50 on the 78 and 8 (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.