Bus London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sunderland: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland

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

today

$31

tomorrow

$32

Tuesday

$31

Wednesday

$29

Thursday

$29

Friday

$32

Saturday

$29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 55m	11:45 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
National Express	13h 41m	11:59 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:59:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 41m
National Express	9h 20m	2:10 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	11:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	8h 55m	3:25 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	12:20 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:25:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	12h 10m	3:45 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	3:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:45:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	12:45 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	10:40 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	9h 20m	3:25 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:25:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	8h 30m	5:10 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	6h 40m	8:30 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	3:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 20m	3:25 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:25:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	13h 55m	11:45 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:45:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
National Express	9h 20m	10:25 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	7:45 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	6h 40m	8:30 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	3:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 10m	3:45 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	3:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	5:10 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 20m	10:25 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	7:45 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:25:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	9h 10m	7:20 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	4:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:20:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 45m	8:25 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	6:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 55m	3:50 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:50:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	9h 20m	3:25 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:25:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	9h 20m	10:25 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	7:45 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	6h 40m	8:30 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	3:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	12:45 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	10:40 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	9h 10m	3:25 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	12:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:25:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	13h 55m	11:45 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
National Express	9h 25m	7:25 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	4:50 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:25:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 45m	7:05 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	4:50 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 55m	7:35 AM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	4:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:35:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	12h 10m	3:45 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	3:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 3:45:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	13h 55m	11:45 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 11:45:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	6h 40m	8:30 PM	London Heathrow Airport	Heathrow Bus Station	3:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heathrow Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between London Heathrow Airport and Sunderland

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between London Heathrow Airport and Sunderland.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 34 buses from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Heathrow Airport and Sunderland, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sunderland

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	6h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	240.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave London Heathrow Airport for Sunderland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$31

Monday 07/27

$32

Tuesday 07/28

$57

Wednesday 07/29

$29

Thursday 07/30

$55

Friday 07/31

$32

Saturday 08/01

$29

Sunday 08/02

$33

Monday 08/03

$32

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$32

Thursday 08/06

$34

Friday 08/07

$32

Saturday 08/08

$32

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$30

Tuesday 08/11

$29

Wednesday 08/12

$29

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$32

Saturday 08/15

$32

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

$26

Tuesday 08/18

$30

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

$39

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland

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

With a price starting from $26, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in London Heathrow Airport and Sunderland

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

Heathrow Bus Station

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3

Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station

Wallis Rd

London Heathrow Airport

Longford TW6

London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3

London Heathrow Airport - Hyatt Place

Bath Rd

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland

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

FAQs about the London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland bus

How much does a London Heathrow Airport Sunderland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 8h 55m to reach Sunderland. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $60. 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland each day?

Every day, the London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland take?

The fastest shuttle from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland?

The earliest bus arriving in Sunderland from London Heathrow Airport starts at 7:35 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 shuttle from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland?

The latest bus trip departing from London Heathrow Airport for Sunderland starts at 11:59 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 London Heathrow Airport Sunderland route?

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

Is there a direct bus between London Heathrow Airport and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between London Heathrow Airport 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: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport Sunderland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Heathrow Airport 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 shuttle from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland

Economy

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

More bus routes to London Heathrow Airport and to Sunderland

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