How to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh
- 171 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 48m
2 transfers
Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sunderland to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 48m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 171 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
171 km
Sunderland to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sunderland → Newcastle International AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·48m
- 2Newcastle International Airport → Tyne and WearbusLocal bus·45m
- 3Tyne and Wear → Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
FlixBus·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 3h 05m€13Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusTyne and Wear-Edinburgh - Princes StreetBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sunderland to Edinburgh works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, about 48 min. Transfer in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear and continue by Local bus bus on to Tyne and Wear (45 min). Transfer in Tyne and Wear and continue by FlixBus bus on to Edinburgh - Princes Street (2h 35m). In total it's roughly €22 over 4h 48m, 2 transfers.
Sunderland to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 4h 48m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Sunderland?
About 171 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sunderland to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sunderland to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus.
Can you get from Sunderland to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026