Bus Sunderland to Birmingham: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Birmingham

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

today

$34

tomorrow

$22

Thursday

$22

Friday

$21

Saturday

Sunday

$21

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 25m	6:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	2:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	10:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	4:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 10:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 10m	2:25 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:35 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 2:25:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	5h 25m	12:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:55 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	7h 15m	5:30 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 45m	1:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	10:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	4:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 10:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 10m	2:25 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:35 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 2:25:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	5h 25m	12:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:55 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	7h 45m	1:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	8h 10m	12:05 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 12:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	5:50 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 55m	2:25 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	10:20 PM	Birmingham	Aston University	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 2:25:00 PM to Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	8h 45m	6:05 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	2:50 AM	Birmingham	Aston University	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:05:00 PM to Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	7h 10m	2:25 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:35 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 2:25:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 20m	3:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	8:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	2:45 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 10m	12:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 12:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 10m	3:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	5h 50m	10:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	4:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 10:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 25m	12:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:55 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Birmingham

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Sunderland to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sunderland and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Sunderland to Birmingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Birmingham, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/13/2026 costs just $21, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Sunderland to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	5h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:05 PM
Latest Bus	6:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	168.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Sunderland to Birmingham

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sunderland for Birmingham: 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

$22

Wednesday 09/09

$26

Thursday 09/10

$22

Friday 09/11

$21

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$21

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$49

Wednesday 09/16

$21

Thursday 09/17

$22

Friday 09/18

$21

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$40

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$21

Saturday 09/26

$28

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$23

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$21

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$22

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Birmingham

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

With a price starting from $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sunderland to Birmingham. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Sunderland to Birmingham

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 Sunderland to Birmingham 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 Sunderland to Birmingham, 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 Sunderland to Birmingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Birmingham

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

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Birmingham bus

How much does a Sunderland Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 6h 10m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

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

Every day, the Sunderland to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sunderland to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 5h 5m. 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 Sunderland to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Sunderland starts at 6:05 PM. 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 Sunderland to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Sunderland for Birmingham starts at 6:05 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 Sunderland Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Sunderland to Birmingham, 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 Sunderland and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Sunderland and Birmingham 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 Sunderland to Birmingham 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 Sunderland Birmingham 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 Sunderland Birmingham 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 Sunderland to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Birmingham

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