The average bus between Sunderland and Blackburn takes 8h 11m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Blackburn. 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 3 times a day between Sunderland and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Blackburn? 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 Sunderland to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Sunderland to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.
Sunderland to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Sunderland to Blackburn bus tickets online with FlixBus and The Burnley Bus Company.
The distance between Sunderland and Blackburn is 146.9 km. The road distance is 256 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.