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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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Coach from Sunderland to London

National Express coaches from Sunderland to London run throughout the day from just £12.90* one-way, with our fastest service getting you to the capital in just 6 hours 10 minutes on our 426 route via Golders Green - giving you more time to explore England's spectacular capital city without breaking the bank.

Coach from Sunderland to London

National Express coaches from Sunderland to London run throughout the day from just £12.90* one-way, with our fastest service getting you to the capital in just 6 hours 10 minutes on our 426 route via Golders Green - giving you more time to explore England's spectacular capital city without breaking the bank.

Sunderland to London journey information
Fastest journey time 6 hrs 10 mins (to Golders Green)
Cheapest price from £12.90
Distance (approx) 433km
No. of stops 2 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 5:50am/23:35pm

 

Our Sunderland to London services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 426 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Sunderland Interchange
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • Hartlepool Church Square Interchange
  • Billingham
  • Middlesbrough Bus Station
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • Sheffield (Meadowhall) Interchange
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 436 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Sunderland Interchange
  • Hartlepool Church Square Interchange
  • Billingham
  • Stockton-On-Tees
  • Middlesbrough Bus Station
  • York
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

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Departing from Sunderland

Sunderland Interchange sits right at the heart of the city centre, with excellent connections from local bus services throughout the city.

The Interchange is just a short stroll from Sunderland Rail Station, and the city has plenty of taxi firms ready to take you directly to the station for your London journey.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

National Express coaches from Sunderland arrive at London Victoria Coach Station, just 300 metres from Victoria tube station with access to the Victoria, District and Circle Lines.

There's a bus stop outside with routes into central London, Victoria Rail Station is 300 metres away, and a taxi rank is outside on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.

  

Perfect for:


 Budget-conscious travellers wanting affordable Sunderland to London travel
Day-trippers and tourists exploring England's spectacular capital city
Passengers wanting comfortable travel with guaranteed seating

 

Book your coach journey from Sunderland to London today and enjoy affordable travel to the capital with National Express - where comfort meets value.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Sunderland Interchange at 5.50am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 13.10pm.

The last coach leaves from Sunderland Interchange at 23.35pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 6.50am.

A one-way journey from Sunderland to London is available from £12.90*.

Our fastest coach journey from Sunderland to London takes 6 hours and 10 mins to our Golders Green stop.

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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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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