The average bus between Blackburn and Sunderland takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Blackburn and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus station and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 35m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Sunderland station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Blackburn to Sunderland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackburn to Sunderland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Blackburn to Sunderland bus tickets online with The Burnley Bus Company and National Express.
The distance between Blackburn and Sunderland is 146.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.