Bus Sunderland to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

today

$14

tomorrow

$23

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$13

Thursday

$13

Friday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 44m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:04 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
FlixBus	4h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	6h 54m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:15:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 44m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:04 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
FlixBus	4h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	6h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:09 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 49m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 10m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square		Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
	FlixBus	3h 15m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	6h 54m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
FlixBus	4h 44m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:04 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	6h 54m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
FlixBus	4h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:20:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	4h 44m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:04 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 44m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:04 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
FlixBus	4h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	6h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	9:09 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 49m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	6h 54m	3:15 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	10:09 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:15:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
FlixBus	4h 49m	2:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m

Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Edinburgh

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Sunderland to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sunderland and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 23 buses from Sunderland to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Edinburgh, with 13 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/22/2026 costs just $12, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Edinburgh starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	2:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	101.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Sunderland for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$14

Sunday 07/26

$23

Monday 07/27

$14

Tuesday 07/28

$13

Wednesday 07/29

$13

Thursday 07/30

$15

Friday 07/31

$16

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$16

Monday 08/03

$15

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$22

Thursday 08/06

$13

Friday 08/07

$15

Saturday 08/08

$30

Sunday 08/09

$25

Monday 08/10

$25

Tuesday 08/11

$13

Wednesday 08/12

$23

Thursday 08/13

$13

Friday 08/14

$13

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from $11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Edinburgh, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Edinburgh

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

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Dame Dorothy Street

Hetton Road-Durham Road

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Sunderland to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Sunderland Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 10m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Sunderland to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Sunderland starts at 3:15 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 Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Sunderland for Edinburgh starts at 2:20 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 Edinburgh route?

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

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Edinburgh

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