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Coach from Sunderland to Leeds
Looking for cheap coach travel from Sunderland to Leeds? We run up to 12 coaches a day from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds Coach Station, with fares from £10.40* and a fastest journey of just over 2 hours. Skip the stress of driving down the A1(M) or paying peak rail fares - sit back and let us take care of the journey. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.
Sunderland to Leeds journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 5 mins |
Cheapest price | From £10.40 * |
Distance (approx) | 122km |
No. of stops | 1 (other services use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 5.50am/23.45pm |
Departing from Sunderland
Sunderland Interchange sits right in the heart of the city centre, well connected by city-wide bus services. The Interchange is just a short stroll from Sunderland Rail Station, so catching a bus from Sunderland to Leeds couldn't be easier. Local taxi firms are also on hand to take you directly to your departure point.
Travelling as a family or group? You'll enjoy a generous luggage allowance and comfortable seats for the whole journey.
Arriving at Leeds
Leeds Coach Station is on York Street in the city centre, within easy walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and rail connections. The station is served by dozens of bus routes for onward travel, including free services around the city centre. If you're heading from Sunderland to Leeds Bradford Airport, a taxi rank right outside makes your onward transfer straightforward. Take a look at our Leeds Coach Station facilities.
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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 3 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 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
Stockton-on-Tees
Hartlepool
Billingham
Middlesbrough Bus Station
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Our 172 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
Middlesbrough Bus Station
Middlesbrough Stand Z, Newport Rd, BBC Broadcasting House
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Sunderland to Leeds route map
Return route
Routes to Leeds
Perfect for
✅ Budget-conscious students after an affordable Sunderland to Leeds bus without paying peak rail prices
✅ Day-trippers heading to Leeds for the food, shopping, and nightlife on a low-cost city break
✅ Early-bird commuters who need the 5:50am departure to reach Leeds for the start of the working day
Book your tickets to Leeds now.
Frequently asked questions
Our first coach departs Sunderland Interchange at 5:50am, arriving at Leeds Coach & Bus Station at 8:00am.
The last coach departs Sunderland Interchange at 23:45pm, arriving at Leeds Coach & Bus Station at 1:50am.
One-way fares from Sunderland to Leeds start from £10.40*.
Our fastest coaches from Sunderland to Leeds complete the journey in 2 hours 5 minutes.
We have fare types to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, though excess fees may apply. For more information, visit our tickets page.
You can also add Change and Go to your booking when you buy your ticket. Change and Go lets you 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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