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Coach from Sunderland to Leeds
National Express coaches from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds Coach Station operate up to 8 times daily, with fares starting from £7.50 one-way*, and our fastest journey gets you there in just 2 hours 10 minutes.
Services start as early as 5:35am, getting you there reliably when you need to travel between these vibrant northern cities.
| Sunderland to Leeds journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £7.50 * |
| Distance (approx) | 122km |
| No. of stops | 1 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 5.35am/16.05pm |
Our Sunderland to Leeds services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 133 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
- Middlesbrough Bus Station
- Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Our 426 service travels up to 4 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Hartlepool
- Billingham
- Middlesbrough Bus Station
- Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Sunderland to Leeds route map
Return route
Routes to Leeds
Departing from Sunderland
You'll find Sunderland Interchange at the heart of the city centre with excellent connectivity via numerous city-wide bus services.
The Interchange is just a short stroll from Sunderland Rail Station, with plenty of local taxi firms ready to take you directly to your departure point for seamless transit connections.
Arriving in Leeds
Leeds Coach Station is located in the city centre on York Street, putting you right where you want to be for exploring this dynamic northern hub. The station is served by dozens of bus routes for onward travel, including free services around the city centre. A convenient taxi rank is also nearby for direct transfers to your final destination.
Take a look at our Leeds Coach Station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Day-trippers wanting quick northern city connections in just over 2 hours
✅ Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable intercity transport from £7.50
✅ Commuters needing early morning departures from 5:35am
Sit back in our comfortable coaches as we take you between these vibrant northern cities. Book your Sunderland to Leeds journey today for convenient and affordable travel with National Express.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Sunderland Interchange at 5.35am, arriving at Leeds Bus & Coach Station at 8.00am.
The last coach leaves from Sunderland Interchange at 16.05pm, arriving at Leeds Bus & Coach Station at 18.15pm.
A one-way journey from Sunderland to Leeds is available from £7.50*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Sunderland to Leeds take 2 hrs 10 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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