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Trip Overview

The average bus between Barnard Castle and Sunderland takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnard Castle to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 85 bus, bus, line 20 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Newgate Street Stand Cbus bus 85
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Bus Station Stand Gbus bus X21
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Interchangebus bus 20 / ...
2h 41m

Barnard Castle to Sunderland bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Barnard Castle and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnard Castle is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Newgate Street Stand C and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East3h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Weardale Motor ServicesGo North EastGo North East3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Interchange via Newgate Street Stand C, Bus Station Stand E, and Bus Station Stand D in around 2h 41m.

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