Bus from Cardiff to Sunderland from $28

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Sunderland

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Sunderland from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $49
tomorrow
from $38
Wednesday
from $28
Thursday
Friday
from $31
Saturday
from $29
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 15m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:40 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    4:50 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $50
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:20 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $62
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:25 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $64
  • National Express
    15h 15m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:25 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      10:35 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    13h 15m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:40 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:10 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    15h 15m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:25 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:35 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      10:35 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:10 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:40 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    13h 15m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:10 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      10:35 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:10 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:40 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    4:20 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • National Express
    11h 25m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:10 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      10:35 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:10 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    10h 15m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:40 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • National Express
    11h 25m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:10 AM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    4:50 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      10:35 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $9

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Sunderland

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Sunderland are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Cardiff to Sunderland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cardiff and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Cardiff to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Sunderland, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Sunderland

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Sunderland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Sunderland starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus $28
Fastest Bus 8h 35m
Earliest Bus 4:50 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 248.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Sunderland

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Sunderland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
$49
Tuesday 05/06
$38
Wednesday 05/07
$31
Thursday 05/08
Friday 05/09
$32
Saturday 05/10
$37
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$28
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
$29
Thursday 05/15
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
$28
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
Saturday 05/24
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
$29
Wednesday 05/28
$33
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $28, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Sunderland. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Sunderland, with $28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Sunderland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Sunderland in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Sunderland, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Sunderland are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Sunderland

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Sunderland from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to Sunderland

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Sunderland:

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 8h 35m
Earliest Bus 4:50 AM
Last Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 5/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Sunderland

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Sunderland.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Sunderland? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Sunderland.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Sunderland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Sunderland? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Sunderland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Sunderland bus

How much does a Cardiff Sunderland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 10h 55m to reach Sunderland. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Sunderland?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $74. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sunderland.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Sunderland each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Sunderland bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Sunderland take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Sunderland is offered by National Express and takes 8h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $74. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Sunderland?

The earliest bus arriving in Sunderland from Cardiff starts at 4:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Sunderland?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Sunderland starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Sunderland route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Sunderland, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Sunderland by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Sunderland bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Sunderland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Sunderland bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Sunderland

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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