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Coach from Leeds to Sunderland
Looking for cheap coach travel from Leeds to Sunderland? We run up to 11 coach services a day, with our fastest journey taking just 1 hour 55 minutes and fares from £10.40*. Skip the stress of driving and ditch the parking fees - taking the bus from Leeds to Sunderland gets you straight to the city centre while keeping more money in your pocket. With our earliest service departing at 1:40am, we've got a time that works for you. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.
Coach from Leeds to Sunderland
Looking for cheap coach travel from Leeds to Sunderland? We run up to 11 coach services a day, with our fastest journey taking just 1 hour 55 minutes and fares from £10.40*. Skip the stress of driving and ditch the parking fees - taking the bus from Leeds to Sunderland gets you straight to the city centre while keeping more money in your pocket. With our earliest service departing at 1:40am, we've got a time that works for you. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.
Leeds to Sunderland journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2 hrs (fastest) |
Cheapest price | From £10.40 * |
Distance (approx) | 143km |
No. of stops | 1 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 1:40am/22:15pm |
Departing from Leeds Coach Station
Leeds Coach Station sits on York Street, right in the city centre. You can reach it easily by local bus, a short walk from Leeds Rail Station, or by taxi. It's a brilliant starting point for your Leeds to Sunderland bus journey, with waiting facilities and helpful staff to see you off. Take a look at our Leeds Coach Station facilities.
Arriving at Sunderland Interchange
Your coach pulls in at Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane), right in the heart of the city. You'll be steps away from shops, restaurants, and local attractions. The Interchange connects with all local bus routes, and Sunderland Rail Station plus a handy taxi rank are just a short walk away for onward travel.
Our Leeds to Sunderland 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:
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Middlesbrough Bus Station
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
Our 172 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Middlesbrough Bus Station
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
Our 426 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Middlesbrough Bus Station
Billingham, Wolviston Road
Hartlepool Church Square Interchange
Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
Leeds to Sunderland route map
Perfect for
✅ Students travelling between Yorkshire and the Northeast - stretch your budget with great-value coach fares
✅ Weekend explorers keen to see Sunderland's coastline and culture without worrying about parking or fuel costs
✅ Regular commuters who need reliable, frequent daily connections between Leeds and Sunderland
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Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves Leeds Coach Station at 10:00am, arriving at Sunderland Interchange at 12:05pm.
The last coach departs Leeds Coach Station at 22:30pm, arriving at Sunderland Interchange at 0:35am.
Great-value fares are available for your Leeds to Sunderland journey. Book early for the best prices.
Our fastest coaches complete the journey in under two hours, arriving at Sunderland Interchange with plenty of time for your plans.
We have fare types to give you more flexibility. 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 for just £5 per journey. This lets you board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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