🚌 Bus from Sunderland to Leeds City Centre
4 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 18:05, last bus 00:05 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | National Express | ~135 min | 4 | 18:05 | 00:05 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| 426 | National Express | ~160 min | 4 | 05:50 | 15:20 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| 133 | National Express | ~155 min | 3 | 07:10 | 10:15 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~125 min | 2 | 12:30 | 12:35 | Interchange (Stand W) |
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 Leeds City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Sunderland to Leeds City Centre: the 172 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the 133 (National Express), the UK010 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Leeds City Centre?
Around 135 minutes on the 172, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 172) leaves around 18:05 and the last around 00:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.