The average bus between Nottingham and Sunderland takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 4 times a day between Nottingham and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Sunderland station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Nottingham to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Nottingham to Sunderland bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Nottingham and Sunderland is 217.5 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 10m.