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Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Waverley 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.

3h 13m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland bus times

Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 3h 5m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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