The average bus between Wales and Sunderland takes 10h 24m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wales 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 Wales and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - North Road station and arriving at Interchange station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
Wales to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Wales to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Wales to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
The distance between Wales and Sunderland is 329.4 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 41m.