The average bus between Wigan and Sunderland takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wigan 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 Wigan and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bag Lane and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wigan 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 Wigan to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Sunderland station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Wigan to Sunderland bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wigan to Sunderland bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Interchange station.
Book your Wigan to Sunderland bus tickets online with Bee Network and National Express.
The distance between Wigan and Sunderland is 172 km. The road distance is 244 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.