🚌 Bus from Sunderland to Washington
12 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~19 min | 105 | 05:05 | 23:29 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~27 min | 85 | 04:40 | 22:32 | Hillside Way (N-Bound) |
| 2 | Go North East | ~25 min | 79 | 06:07 | 23:35 | Interchange (Stand H) |
| 50 | Go North East | ~7 min | 48 | 06:15 | 00:20 | Washington Road - Nissan Factory (SW-Bound) |
| 8 | Go North East | ~22 min | 43 | 06:14 | 23:10 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~21 min | 15 | 06:16 | 20:13 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| 81 | Go North East | ~18 min | 7 | 09:58 | 16:08 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 458 | Go North East | ~30 min | 2 | 08:00 | 08:01 | Sunderland Road - Beaumont Street (W-Bound) |
| 56 | Go North East | ~30 min | 1 | 04:58 | 04:58 | Interchange (Stand F) |
| 8A | Go North East | ~21 min | 1 | 06:58 | 06:58 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 454 | Go North East | ~24 min | 1 | 08:16 | 08:16 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| ED2 | Arriva North East | ~17 min | 1 | 18:12 | 18:12 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-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 Washington?
12 routes run directly from Sunderland to Washington: the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the 2 (Go North East), the 50 (Go North East), the 8 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the 458 (Go North East), the 56 (Go North East), the 8A (Go North East), the 454 (Go North East), the ED2 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Washington?
Around 19 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Washington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 05:05 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Washington?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.