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

today
$23
tomorrow
$20
Wednesday
$28
Thursday
$23
Friday
$39
Saturday
$38
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 2:25 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:40 AM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $23
National Express 8h 10m 7:45 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:55 AM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $28
National Express 6h 40m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 7:10 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $30
National Express 7h 35m 8:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 4:30 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:40 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      4:40 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      5:10 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:05 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 10m 10:05 AM Leicester Fosse Park 2:15 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $20
National Express 7h 35m 8:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 4:30 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $32
National Express 8h 5m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:55 AM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $38
National Express 7h 15m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 7:45 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 10m 7:45 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:55 AM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $28
National Express 7h 15m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 7:45 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $34
National Express 8h 15m 2:25 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:40 AM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $36
National Express 7h 35m 8:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 4:30 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:40 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      4:40 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      5:10 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:05 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 2h 50m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 10m 10:05 AM Leicester Fosse Park 2:15 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $23
National Express 7h 35m 8:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 4:30 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:40 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      4:40 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      5:10 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:05 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 5m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:55 AM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $39
National Express 7h 55m 8:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 4:50 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $43
National Express 6h 50m 12:40 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 7:30 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:40 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      4:40 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      5:10 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:05 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 2h 25m shorter, and you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 7:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:55 AM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $38
National Express 7h 30m 9:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 4:30 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $40
National Express 6h 25m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 6:55 PM Sunderland Interchange  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Sunderland via Leeds, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:40 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      4:40 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      5:10 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:05 PM
      Sunderland
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leicester to Sunderland is $20 on 6/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Sunderland

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Sunderland are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Leicester to Sunderland. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Leicester and Sunderland.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Leicester to Sunderland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Sunderland, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leicester to Sunderland

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Leicester to Sunderland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Sunderland starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 2:25 AM
Latest Bus 7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 157.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Sunderland

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Leicester for Sunderland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/21
Monday 06/22
$23
Tuesday 06/23
$32
Wednesday 06/24
$28
Thursday 06/25
$38
Friday 06/26
$39
Saturday 06/27
$38
Sunday 06/28
Monday 06/29
Tuesday 06/30
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 07/02
Friday 07/03
Saturday 07/04
Sunday 07/05
Monday 07/06
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
Friday 07/10
$26
Saturday 07/11
$30
Sunday 07/12
$28
Monday 07/13
$32
Tuesday 07/14
$28
Wednesday 07/15
$30
Thursday 07/16
$30
Friday 07/17
$38
Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Sunderland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Sunderland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to Sunderland. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Sunderland, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

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

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Sunderland

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Sunderland

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Sunderland bus

How much does a Leicester Sunderland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 10m to reach Sunderland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $45. 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 Leicester to Sunderland each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Sunderland bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Leicester to Sunderland is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Sunderland?

The earliest bus arriving in Sunderland from Leicester starts at 2:25 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 Leicester to Sunderland?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Sunderland starts at 7:30 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 Leicester Sunderland route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester 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 Leicester and Sunderland?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Leicester 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 3 daily trips between Leicester 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 Leicester to Sunderland?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Leicester 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 Leicester to Sunderland

Economy
Economy

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

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