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Coach from London to Sunderland

National Express operates up to 7 daily coach services from London to Sunderland, starting from £12.90 one-way*, with our fastest journey taking just 6 hours 20 minutes from our Golders Green stop.

Services run from as early as 7:00am, providing reliable and affordable travel between the capital and northeast England.

Coach from London to Sunderland

National Express operates up to 7 daily coach services from London to Sunderland, starting from £12.90 one-way*, with our fastest journey taking just 6 hours 20 minutes from our Golders Green stop.

Services run from as early as 7:00am, providing reliable and affordable travel between the capital and northeast England.

London to Sunderland journey information
Fastest journey time 6 hrs 20 mins (from Golders Green)
Cheapest price from £12.90
Distance (approx) 433km
No. of stops 2 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 7:00am/23:00pm
    

Our London to Sunderland 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:

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

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

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

Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is perfectly positioned just 300 metres from the tube network, served by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines.

A convenient bus stop sits directly outside the coach station with numerous routes into central London. Victoria Rail Station is a mere 300 metres away, and a taxi rank is available outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.

Arriving at Sunderland Interchange

Sunderland Interchange is located in the heart of the city centre, connecting you to local bus services that operate throughout Sunderland.

The Interchange is just a short stroll from Sunderland Rail Station, with various taxi firms available to take you directly to the station when your northeast adventure comes to an end.

  

Perfect for:

Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable transport to northeast England
Day or overnight travellers with generous luggage allowance needs
Visitors exploring Sunderland's cultural attractions and northeast coastline

 

Book your London to Sunderland journey today and enjoy comfortable, affordable travel with National Express - the smart way to connect the capital with northeast England.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 7.00am, arriving at Sunderland Interchange at 13.40pm.

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.00pm, arriving at Sunderland Interchange at 06.10am.

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

Our fastest coach journey from London to Sunderland takes 6 hours and 20 mins from 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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