Bus from Sunderland to Middlesbrough
8 direct routes · 40–55 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 00:05 (weekdays); night services 598, UKN10 and 839 run 23:55–00:50.
Next buses to Middlesbrough as of 04:58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | National Express | ~45 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 05:30 | 00:05 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | — |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 426, UK930, 133, 598, 815, UKN10, 839
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | National Express | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:20 | 15:20 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | — |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:15 | 14:15 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Stand 11 | — |
| 133 | National Express | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:15 | 09:15 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | — |
| 598 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:50 | 00:50 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Stand Z | — |
| 815 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Fridays only | 06:55 | 06:55 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Stand Z | — |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:55 | 23:55 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Stand 11 | — |
| 839 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Fridays only | 00:40 | 00:40 | Interchange (Stand W) | Bus Station Stand Z | — |
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 172 bus, 426 bus, 133 bus, 598 bus, 815 bus or 839 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sunderland to Middlesbrough?
8 routes run directly from Sunderland to Middlesbrough: the 172 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 133 (National Express), the 598 (National Express), the 815 (National Express), the UKN10 (FlixBus), the 839 (National Express). The most frequent is the 172, 4 times each weekday — board at Interchange (Stand W) and get off at Bus Station Express Lounge (30), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Middlesbrough?
Between 40 minutes on the 598 and 55 on the 426, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Middlesbrough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 00:05 — and night services 598, UKN10 and 839 run 23:55–00:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Middlesbrough?
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.