Bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh
3 direct routes · about 185 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 14:20 (weekdays); night service UKN10 runs at 03:15.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 09:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sunderland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | National Express | ~185 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:35 | 04:35 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~205 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:20 | 14:20 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~200 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:15 | 03:15 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 598 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
3 routes run directly from Sunderland to Edinburgh: the 598 (National Express), the UK010 (FlixBus), the UKN10 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 598, twice each weekday — board at Interchange (Stand W) and get off at Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14), about 185 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
Around 185 minutes on the 598, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newcastle upon Tyne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:35 and the last around 14:20 — and night service UKN10 runs at 03:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.