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Blackburn to Sunderland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Blackburn and Sunderland takes 9h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Blackburn 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.

9h 16m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Blackburn to Sunderland bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Blackburn and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus station and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyFlixBus5h 20m • 2 changes
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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyFlixBus5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyFlixBus17h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn 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.

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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Sunderland, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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