The average bus between Bedford and Sunderland takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bedford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 4:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 5m • 1 changeArrives next day

6h • 1 changeArrives next day

8h 40m • 1 change
6h 5m • 1 changeArrives next day

6h • 1 changeArrives next day

8h 40m • 1 change
6h 10m • 1 change
6h 20m • 1 changeArrives next day

6h 35m • 1 changeArrives next day

8h 40m • 1 change
5h 55m • 1 change
6h 20m • 1 changeArrives next day

6h • 1 changeArrives next day

8h 40m • 1 change
6h 10m • 1 change
6h 20m • 1 changeArrives next day

6h 10m • 1 changeArrives next day

9h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Sunderland station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Bedford to Sunderland bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Sunderland bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Bedford to Sunderland bus tickets online with Stagecoach East and National Express.
The distance between Bedford and Sunderland is 313.9 km. The road distance is 389 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h.