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Bolton to Sunderland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Sunderland takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 21m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bolton 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.

6h 35m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Bolton to Sunderland bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Bolton and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkFlixBus4h 21m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkFlixBus4h 33m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkFlixBus4h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkFlixBus12h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Sunderland Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 28m.

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