The average bus between Sunderland and Wigan takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Wigan. 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 Sunderland and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Wigan? 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 Wigan. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Wigan station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Sunderland to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.
Sunderland to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Sunderland to Wigan bus tickets online with National Express and Bee Network.
The distance between Sunderland and Wigan is 172 km. The road distance is 236 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.