🚌 Bus from Sunderland to Durham
5 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 23:09 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Go North East | ~43 min | 61 | 05:31 | 23:09 | Interchange (Stand L) |
| 20A | Go North East | ~45 min | 42 | 06:20 | 22:39 | Interchange (Stand L) |
| 22 | Arriva North East | ~105 min | 36 | 06:00 | 21:30 | Interchange (Stand B) |
| 50 | Go North East | ~63 min | 32 | 06:15 | 17:12 | Washington Road - Nissan Factory (SW-Bound) |
| X20 | Go North East | ~32 min | 23 | 06:13 | 17:40 | Interchange (Stand L) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Durham?
5 routes run directly from Sunderland to Durham: the 20 (Go North East), the 20A (Go North East), the 22 (Arriva North East), the 50 (Go North East), the X20 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Durham?
Around 43 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Durham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 20) leaves around 05:31 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Durham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.