Sunderland to Manchester bus with National Express
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sunderland to Manchester
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sunderland to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Manchester will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 9 buses that leave Sunderland for Manchester on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Sunderland to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 167 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sunderland to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX133 · NX171 | Delayed 9:00 AM 5:15 AMSunderland, Interchange | 4h55 | 12:55 PM 12:55 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX133 · NX170 | On time 9:00 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 5h10 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 3h15 | 1:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | On time 1:20 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 3h40 | 5:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | On time 5:05 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 3h25 | 8:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 3h15 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | On time 10:45 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 3h45 | 2:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 12 | |||||
| NX133 · NX171 | 5:30 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 4h40 | 10:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunderland to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 167 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:07 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: FlixBus and National Express Sunderland to Manchester
Find the best journey from Sunderland to Manchester with Omio's coach partners FlixBus and National Express! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Bus from Sunderland to Manchester
When departing from Sunderland, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Sunderland, Interchange, Sunderland, Stadium of Light and Sunderland, Fawcett Street. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sunderland, Interchange, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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