Bus from Sunderland to Peterlee
4 direct routes · 33–80 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 23:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Peterlee as of 06:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~35 min | 28 | Sat 22 · Sun 12 | 05:59 | 23:21 | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | Peterlee Bus Station Stand D | Houghton-le-Spring, South Hetton, Easington Village & Little Thorpe |
| 22 | Arriva North East | ~59 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 10 | 06:01 | 23:21 | Stockton Road (S-Bound) | Moorcock (W-bound) | Ashbrooke, Grangetown, Ryhope Village, Seaham Grange, New Seaham, Dalton-le-Dale & 7 more |
| X6 | Go North East | ~33 min | 22 | Sat 23 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 19:11 | Interchange (Stand A) | Burnhope Way - Neville Rd (SE-bound) | Grangetown, Seaham, Dawdon & Dalton Park |
| 61 | Go North East | ~80 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 17:40 | Stockton Road (S-Bound) | Peterlee Bus Station Stand F | Hendon, Grangetown, Ryhope Colliery, Ryhope Village, Seaham Grange, New Seaham & 8 more |
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 X1 bus, 22 bus, X6 bus or 61 bus timetable.
Fares from Sunderland to Peterlee
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the X1 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 22 (Arriva North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X6 and 61 (Go North East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sunderland to Peterlee?
4 routes run directly from Sunderland to Peterlee: the X1 (Go North East), the 22 (Arriva North East), the X6 (Go North East), the 61 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X1, 28 times each weekday — board at Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) and get off at Peterlee Bus Station Stand D, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Peterlee?
Between 33 minutes on the X6 and 80 on the 61, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Houghton-le-Spring, South Hetton, Easington Village, Little Thorpe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Peterlee?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 23:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Peterlee?
Adult singles from Sunderland to Peterlee: £2.50 on the X1 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 22 (Arriva North East); £2.50 on the X6 and 61 (Go North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.