🚌 Bus from Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne
11 direct routes · about 69 min · first bus 00:02, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~69 min | 125 | 00:02 | 23:17 | Interchange (Stand F) |
| X24 | Stagecoach North East | ~42 min | 26 | 06:32 | 19:24 | Fawcett Street (G) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~56 min | 15 | 06:16 | 20:13 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| 172 | National Express | ~30 min | 9 | 03:55 | 03:55 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| 426 | National Express | ~30 min | 5 | 13:40 | 00:40 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| 133 | National Express | ~35 min | 3 | 18:55 | 21:40 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| X24A | Stagecoach North East | ~56 min | 3 | 16:12 | 17:42 | Fawcett Street (G) |
| 598 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | 04:35 | 04:35 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| X1 | Go North East | ~50 min | 1 | 22:59 | 22:59 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~30 min | 1 | 11:45 | 11:45 | Interchange (Stand W) |
| UKN10 | FlixBus | ~30 min | 1 | 03:15 | 03:15 | 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
11 routes run directly from Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne: the 56 (Go North East), the X24 (Stagecoach North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 172 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the 133 (National Express), the X24A (Stagecoach North East), the 598 (National Express), the X1 (Go North East), the UK930 (FlixBus), the UKN10 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Around 69 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 56) leaves around 00:02 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.