🚌 Bus from Washington to Sunderland
12 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 00:36, last bus 00:23 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~18 min | 130 | 00:36 | 00:23 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) |
| X1 | Go North East | ~26 min | 97 | 00:27 | 23:40 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~42 min | 84 | 05:16 | 23:52 | Bus Station (Stand B) |
| 2 | Go North East | ~30 min | 79 | 06:25 | 23:15 | Galleries Bus Station (Stand B) |
| 50 | Go North East | ~34 min | 45 | 05:55 | 22:57 | Vigo Lane (NE-Bound) |
| 8 | Go North East | ~39 min | 38 | 07:36 | 22:03 | Vigo Lane (NE-Bound) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~28 min | 13 | 07:19 | 18:58 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) |
| 81 | Go North East | ~31 min | 7 | 09:12 | 15:22 | Dunnock Drive-Chevies (N-Bound) |
| 8A | Go North East | ~37 min | 3 | 05:27 | 07:04 | Vigo Lane (NE-Bound) |
| 458 | Go North East | ~23 min | 2 | 15:27 | 15:28 | St Robert Of Newminster Catholic School (S-Bound) |
| 454 | Go North East | ~21 min | 1 | 15:29 | 15:29 | St Robert Of Newminster Catholic School (S-Bound) |
| ED2 | Arriva North East | ~34 min | 1 | 07:07 | 07:07 | Knoulberry Road - Shunner Close (N-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Washington 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 Washington to Sunderland?
12 routes run directly from Washington to Sunderland: the 56 (Go North East), 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 8A (Go North East), the 458 (Go North East), the 454 (Go North East), the ED2 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Washington to Sunderland?
Around 18 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Washington to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 56) leaves around 00:36 and the last around 00:23. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Washington to Sunderland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.