The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sunderland takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 every 4 hours between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Sunderland station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sunderland bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sunderland is 180.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.