The average bus between Watford and Sunderland takes 7h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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 3 times a day between Watford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Sunderland station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Watford to Sunderland bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.
Watford to Sunderland bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Watford to Sunderland bus tickets online with Arriva UK, Green Line and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Sunderland is 367.2 km. The road distance is 464 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.