🚌 Bus from Sunderland to Peterlee
4 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 00:02 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~34 min | 40 | 05:59 | 00:02 | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) |
| X6 | Go North East | ~32 min | 24 | 06:51 | 19:11 | Interchange (Stand A) |
| ED2 | Arriva North East | ~44 min | 1 | 07:41 | 07:41 | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) |
| ED4 | Arriva North East | ~66 min | 1 | 07:22 | 07:22 | Sunderland Road (E-Bound) |
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 Peterlee?
4 routes run directly from Sunderland to Peterlee: the X1 (Go North East), the X6 (Go North East), the ED2 (Arriva North East), the ED4 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Peterlee?
Around 34 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Peterlee?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 05:59 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Peterlee?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.