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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sunderland to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$31
tomorrow
$33
Saturday
$31
Sunday
$30
Monday
$31
Tuesday
$30
Wednesday
$28

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 1:30 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:15 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $31
National Express 8h 10m 12:05 AM Sunderland Interchange 8:15 AM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $32
National Express 5h 15m 9:15 AM Sunderland Interchange 2:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 7h 10m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $39
FlixBus 7h 5m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:30 PM Birmingham Aston University  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      8:10 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      8:50 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      12:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 5:50 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $33
National Express 5h 20m 7:10 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $34
National Express 5h 55m 8:50 AM Sunderland Interchange 2:45 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 7h 10m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $54
FlixBus 7h 5m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:30 PM Birmingham Aston University  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham via Leeds, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      6:05 AM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      8:10 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      12:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 55m 6:05 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $31
National Express 5h 5m 7:25 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $34
National Express 5h 15m 10:15 AM Sunderland Interchange 3:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 7h 10m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $42
FlixBus 7h 5m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:30 PM Birmingham Aston University  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      6:05 AM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      8:10 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      12:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 55m 6:05 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $30
National Express 5h 45m 9:00 AM Sunderland Interchange 2:45 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $31
National Express 5h 5m 7:25 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 7h 10m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $43
FlixBus 7h 5m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:30 PM Birmingham Aston University  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham via Leeds, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      6:05 AM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      8:10 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      12:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 1:30 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:15 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $31
National Express 5h 5m 7:25 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $32
National Express 7h 15m 12:05 AM Sunderland Interchange 7:20 AM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 7h 10m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $50
FlixBus 5h 25m 12:30 PM Sunderland Interchange 5:55 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham via Leeds, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 35m
      0
      8:20 AM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      10:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 1:30 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:15 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $30
FlixBus 5h 25m 12:30 PM Sunderland Interchange 5:55 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $31
FlixBus 7h 10m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $31
National Express 8h 10m 12:05 AM Sunderland Interchange 8:15 AM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $32
National Express 7h 15m 5:30 AM Sunderland Interchange 12:45 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham via Leeds, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      9:15 AM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      11:30 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 1:30 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:15 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $28
FlixBus 5h 50m 10:55 AM Sunderland Interchange 4:45 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $29
FlixBus 5h 25m 12:30 PM Sunderland Interchange 5:55 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $29
FlixBus 7h 10m 2:25 PM Sunderland Interchange 9:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy $29
National Express 5h 15m 9:15 AM Sunderland Interchange 2:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Birmingham via Leeds, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 35m
      0
      8:20 AM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      10:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sunderland to Birmingham is $21 on 9/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Sunderland and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Sunderland to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Sunderland and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 36 buses from Sunderland to Birmingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Birmingham, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sunderland to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 5h 5m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 6:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 11 Ø
Distance 168.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Sunderland to Birmingham

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sunderland for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
Thursday 08/27
$31
Friday 08/28
$33
Saturday 08/29
$31
Sunday 08/30
$30
Monday 08/31
$62
Tuesday 09/01
$30
Wednesday 09/02
$28
Thursday 09/03
$51
Friday 09/04
$26
Saturday 09/05
$27
Sunday 09/06
$26
Monday 09/07
$26
Tuesday 09/08
$22
Wednesday 09/09
$26
Thursday 09/10
$24
Friday 09/11
$24
Saturday 09/12
$25
Sunday 09/13
$24
Monday 09/14
$25
Tuesday 09/15
$21
Wednesday 09/16
$23
Thursday 09/17
$23
Friday 09/18
$23
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sunderland to Birmingham. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Sunderland to Birmingham

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 Sunderland to Birmingham 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 Sunderland to Birmingham, 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 Sunderland to Birmingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Birmingham

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

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 Sunderland to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Sunderland to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Birmingham bus

How much does a Sunderland Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 7h 45m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $99. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

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

Every day, the Sunderland to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sunderland to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 5h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Sunderland starts at 12:05 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 Sunderland to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Sunderland for Birmingham starts at 6:05 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 Sunderland Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Sunderland to Birmingham, 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 Sunderland and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Sunderland and Birmingham 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 Sunderland to Birmingham 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 Sunderland Birmingham 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 Sunderland Birmingham 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 Sunderland to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sunderland to Birmingham?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 11 daily trips between Sunderland and Birmingham. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Sunderland to Birmingham?

Prices and availability for 11 trips between Sunderland and Birmingham change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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