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Rotherham to Sunderland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rotherham and Sunderland takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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.

5h 17m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
4h 10m
£17–35

Rotherham to Sunderland bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rotherham and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus4h 17m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 54m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 44m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 48m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 40m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus4h 15m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 15m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus4h 17m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus4h 17m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressFlixBus4h 17m • 2 changes

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    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First South YorkshireNational ExpressNational Express4h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 4h 10m.

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