Buses to Durham from Sunderland

The journey to Durham from Sunderland takes just 43 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 100 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Sunderland at 05:34.

Arriva North East schedule

Arriva North East operates between Sunderland and Durham 7 days per week.

Go North East schedule

Travel from Sunderland to Durham with Go North East in 43 minutes.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Sunderland and Durham?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Sunderland to Durham, departing as early as 05:34.

• How long is the bus trip from Sunderland to Durham?

  The fastest bus to Durham from Sunderland takes 43 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 2 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Durham from Sunderland?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Sunderland and Durham?

  Go North East and Arriva North East run buses to Durham from Sunderland.

• What time is the earliest bus from Sunderland to Durham?

  The first bus to Durham from Sunderland leaves at 05:34. The journey takes 43 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Durham from Sunderland?

  The last bus leaves Sunderland at 21:21, arriving into Durham at 22:48. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Durham

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