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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

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Sunderland to Leeds

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Coach from Sunderland to Leeds

Our coaches travel from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds Coach Station up to 8 times per day, and our fastest journey gets you there in 2 hrs 10 mins (approx). Services from Sunderland to Leeds run from as early as 5.35am.

With reliable services, and fares starting from £7.50 one-way*, you can travel with confidence once again.

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

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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

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Departing from Sunderland

Sunderland Interchange is based at the heart of the city centre, and can be reached by the many bus services which operate throughout the city.

The Interchange is just a short stroll from Sunderland Rail Station, and the city has many taxi firms which can take you directly to the station.

Arriving in Leeds

Leeds Coach Station is based in the heart of the city centre, on York Street. The station is served by dozens of bus routes to take you further afield, with a number of free buses for travel around the city centre. A nearby taxi rank is also on offer. 

Take a look at our Leeds Coach Station facilities.

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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