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

today

$24

tomorrow

Thursday

$23

Friday

$24

Saturday

$24

Sunday

$29

Monday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 40m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 1:05:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
National Express	11h 26m	1:19 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 1:19:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 26m
National Express	11h 50m	6:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	6:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 6:20:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
National Express	11h 36m	6:34 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	6:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 6:34:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 36m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 50m	2:50 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2026 2:50:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
National Express	11h 50m	6:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	6:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2026 6:20:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
National Express	10h 45m	2:55 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2026 2:55:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	11h 43m	6:27 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	6:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2026 6:27:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 43m
National Express	10h 42m	2:58 AM	Brighton	Preston Park	1:40 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2026 2:58:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 42m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 30m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 1:05:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 23m	1:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	12:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 1:12:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 23m
National Express	11h 20m	1:15 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	12:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 1:15:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
National Express	11h 16m	1:19 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	12:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 1:19:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 16m
National Express	11h 40m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:45 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 12:05:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 20m	5:10 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	4:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 5:10:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
National Express	11h 15m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:20 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 1:05:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
National Express	11h 15m	5:15 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	4:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 5:15:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
National Express	11h 8m	1:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	12:20 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 1:12:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
National Express	11h 12m	5:18 AM	Brighton	Preston Park	4:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 5:18:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 40m	8:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:45 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 8:05:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
National Express	11h 25m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 12:05:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
National Express	11h 15m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:20 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 1:05:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
National Express	11h 33m	8:12 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	7:45 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 8:12:00 AM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 33m
National Express	11h 18m	12:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	11:30 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 12:12:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 18m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 40m	1:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 1:05:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
National Express	11h 33m	1:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 1:12:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 33m
National Express	11h 30m	1:15 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 1:15:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 26m	1:19 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	12:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 1:19:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 26m
National Express	11h 50m	6:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	6:10 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 6:20:00 PM to Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brighton to Sunderland is $21 on 5/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and Sunderland

See here how frequent the connections between Brighton and Sunderland are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Brighton to Sunderland. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Brighton and Sunderland.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 36 buses from Brighton to Sunderland, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Sunderland, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brighton to Sunderland

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 18 times every day by bus from Brighton to Sunderland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to Sunderland starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	10h 38m
Earliest Bus	1:05 PM
Latest Bus	6:34 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	287.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Brighton to Sunderland

Every day, 18 buses from 1 bus companies leave Brighton for Sunderland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$24

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$23

Friday 05/08

$24

Saturday 05/09

$24

Sunday 05/10

$29

Monday 05/11

$23

Tuesday 05/12

$24

Wednesday 05/13

$24

Thursday 05/14

$24

Friday 05/15

$26

Saturday 05/16

$24

Sunday 05/17

$29

Monday 05/18

$21

Tuesday 05/19

$26

Wednesday 05/20

$24

Thursday 05/21

$26

Friday 05/22

$24

Saturday 05/23

$24

Sunday 05/24

$29

Monday 05/25

$21

Tuesday 05/26

$23

Wednesday 05/27

$24

Thursday 05/28

$26

Friday 05/29

$24

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brighton to Sunderland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Sunderland, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton to Sunderland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Sunderland

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

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Central Station

Seaburn Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to Sunderland

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

FAQs about the Brighton to Sunderland bus

How much does a Brighton Sunderland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 11h 50m to reach Sunderland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $38. 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 Brighton to Sunderland each day?

Every day, the Brighton to Sunderland bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Brighton to Sunderland is offered by National Express and takes 10h 38m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Sunderland?

The earliest bus arriving in Sunderland from Brighton starts at 1:05 PM. 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 Brighton to Sunderland?

The latest bus trip departing from Brighton for Sunderland starts at 6:34 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 Brighton Sunderland route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Sunderland?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton 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.

What can I take with me on the Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton to Sunderland on your planned travel date.

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

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 18 daily trips between Brighton and Sunderland. 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 Brighton to Sunderland?

Prices and availability for 18 trips between Brighton and Sunderland 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 Brighton to Sunderland

Economy

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

More bus routes to Brighton and to Sunderland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brighton and to Sunderland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!