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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Sunderland from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$20

Thursday

Friday

$23

Saturday

Sunday

$24

Monday

$22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	8:00 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	3:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:10 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	7:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 11:10:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	8h 35m	3:20 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	11:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:20:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	6h 35m	5:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:05 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:30:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	7h 0m	3:40 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:40 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:40:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	3:20 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	11:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:20:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 10m	10:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	7:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 10:55:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	6h 10m	6:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:40 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 5m	8:00 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	3:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 30m	6:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:45 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:15:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	3:20 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	11:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 3:20:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	7h 5m	8:00 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	3:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 10m	10:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	7:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 10:55:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 10m	6:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 0m	3:40 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:40 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 3:40:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	3:20 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	11:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 3:20:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	7h 5m	8:00 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	3:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:10 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	7:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 11:10:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	6h 35m	5:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:05 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 5:30:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	7h 0m	3:40 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:40 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 3:40:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Sunderland is $19 on 10/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Sunderland

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Sunderland are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Birmingham to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Birmingham and Sunderland.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 buses from Birmingham to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Sunderland, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Sunderland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:20 AM
Latest Bus	9:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	168.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Sunderland

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Sunderland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$40

Wednesday 09/09

$40

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$23

Saturday 09/12

$22

Sunday 09/13

$24

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$20

Wednesday 09/16

$22

Thursday 09/17

$26

Friday 09/18

$26

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$40

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$41

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$25

Thursday 10/01

$19

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Sunderland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Sunderland, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Sunderland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham to Sunderland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Sunderland

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Sunderland.

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham to Sunderland? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham to Sunderland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham to Sunderland bus

How much does a Birmingham Sunderland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 7h 5m to reach Sunderland. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Sunderland?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sunderland.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Sunderland each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Sunderland bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Sunderland take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Sunderland is offered by National Express and takes 4h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?

The earliest bus arriving in Sunderland from Birmingham starts at 3:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Sunderland starts at 9:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Sunderland route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Sunderland, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Sunderland by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham to Sunderland bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Sunderland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Sunderland bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Sunderland

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Sunderland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham and to Sunderland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!