The average bus between Skelmersdale and Sunderland takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Rail Stations and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Interchange station via Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Skelmersdale to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Skelmersdale to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Sunderland is 175.7 km. The road distance is 214 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.