The average bus between Blackburn and Sunderland takes 7h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. 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 3 times a day between Blackburn and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus station and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 5m • 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 Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Blackburn to Sunderland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackburn to Sunderland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.
Book your Blackburn to Sunderland bus tickets online with The Burnley Bus Company and FlixBus.
The distance between Blackburn and Sunderland is 146.9 km. The road distance is 257 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.