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Coach trips from Manchester to Sunderland

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Avg. trip duration

3hr15mins

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Avg. distance

139 miles

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Bus tickets from Manchester to Sunderland with FlixBus are available from as low as £9.49.
The route between Manchester and Sunderland generally takes about 3 hours 15 minutes by coach and covers approximately 140 miles.
Passengers travelling from Manchester to Sunderland by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Manchester to Sunderland is at 08:40.
The day's last coach departure from Manchester to Sunderland is set for 15:50.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Manchester and Sunderland. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Manchester, there are 5 coach stops. As for Sunderland, it's served by a single stop: Sunderland Interchange. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Every FlixBus coach between Manchester and Sunderland is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Manchester–Sunderland route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Manchester to Sunderland route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Manchester to Sunderland: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Manchester and Sunderland starting from £9.49.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Manchester to Sunderland lasts approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Manchester and Sunderland is 140 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Manchester to Sunderland bus schedules: to check departure times of coaches between Manchester and Sunderland, simply select your travel date in the search bar at the top of the page and browse our available trip options with their schedules and prices.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 3 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Manchester, there are 5 coach stops. As for Sunderland, it's served by a single stop: Sunderland Interchange. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
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