Bus from Sunderland to Stanley (Durham)
2 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 22:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stanley (Durham) as of 10:37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~72 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 14 | 07:30 | 22:06 | Sunderland Green Terrace (39) | Civic Hall (NE-bound) | Grindon, Pennywell, Houghton-le-Spring, Bournmoor, Woodstone Village, Lumley Thicks & 6 more |
| 8 | Go North East | ~84 min | 23 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 06:14 | 22:10 | Sunderland Green Terrace (39) | Stanley Bus Station Stand J | Millfield, Castletown, Washington, Picktree, Chester-le-Street, Pelton & 6 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 78 bus or 8 bus timetable.
Fares from Sunderland to Stanley
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 Stanley?
2 routes run directly from Sunderland to Stanley: the 78 (Go North East), the 8 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 78, 25 times each weekday — board at Sunderland Green Terrace (39) and get off at Civic Hall (NE-bound), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Stanley?
Around 72 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Grindon, Pennywell, Houghton-le-Spring, Bournmoor and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Stanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 22:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Stanley?
Adult singles from Sunderland to Stanley: £2.50 on the 78 and 8 (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.