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Stafford to Sunderland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stafford and Sunderland takes 11h 32m and the fastest bus takes 8h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stafford 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.

11h 32m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Stafford to Sunderland bus times

Buses run twice daily between Stafford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 9:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus15h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus8h 1m • 2 changes
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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus15h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus8h 28m • 2 changes
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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus14h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    D&G BusFlixBusFlixBus9h 11m • 2 changes
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    D&G BusFlixBusFlixBus17h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus15h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus15h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First PotteriesFlixBusFlixBus8h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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 Stafford to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Gatehouse Theatre to Sunderland Interchange via Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 8m.

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