Bus Sunderland to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth

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

today

$27

tomorrow

Wednesday

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Friday

$27

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Sunday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 25m	3:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 3:20:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
National Express	12h 18m	8:20 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:38 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 8:20:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 18m
National Express	11h 35m	8:20 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:55 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 8:20:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
National Express	12h 30m	9:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:45 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 9:15:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 25m	1:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	11:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 1:10:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
National Express	12h 5m	5:50 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:55 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	11h 35m	8:50 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:25 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:50:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
National Express	10h 25m	3:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:20:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
National Express	14h 0m	5:50 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:50 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 15m	3:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 3:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	11h 5m	9:00 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:05 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 9:00:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
National Express	10h 15m	1:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	11:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 1:10:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	11h 5m	6:05 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 6:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
National Express	11h 18m	9:00 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:18 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 9:00:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 18m

Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Bournemouth

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Sunderland to Bournemouth. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Sunderland and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Sunderland to Bournemouth, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Bournemouth, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/6/2026 costs just $27, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Bournemouth starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	10h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	290.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Sunderland to Bournemouth

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Sunderland for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$27

Tuesday 09/08

$34

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$27

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$27

Monday 09/14

$27

Tuesday 09/15

$27

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$35

Tuesday 09/22

$27

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$30

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$27

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from $27, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Bournemouth, with $26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

How to save money travelling from Sunderland to Bournemouth

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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, 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 Bournemouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Bournemouth

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

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Sunderland Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 10h 25m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $62. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bournemouth.

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

Every day, the Sunderland to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 10h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Sunderland starts at 8:20 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 Sunderland to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Sunderland for Bournemouth starts at 3:30 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 Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Sunderland to Bournemouth, passengers can travel with 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 Sunderland and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Sunderland and Bournemouth 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.

What can I take with me on the Sunderland to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Bournemouth

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