The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland (Region) takes 47 min and the fastest bus takes 22 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland (Region). 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 15 minutes between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland (Region). The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Sunderland (Region) at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Sunderland (Region) station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland (Region) bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Monument Pilgrim Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland (Region) bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Chester Road - Prestbury Road station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland (Region) bus tickets online with Go North East, Stagecoach North East and FlixBus.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland (Region) is 16.1 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Stagecoach North East operates a bus from Monument Pilgrim Street to Chester Road - Prestbury Road hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 24 min. Two other operators also service this route.