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  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: Sunderland
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff
    Operated by: BlaBlaCarBlaBlaCar
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sunderland to Cardiff

Bus
Average priceUS$48 - US$120Average duration12h 20m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$57 - US$57Average duration6h 10m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Sunderland to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 10mAverage duration
US$57Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sunderland to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$79
Average bus trip duration12h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:30
Distance248 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Sunderland to Cardiff Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Sunderland - Cardiff

  1. How far is Cardiff from Sunderland by coach?

    The distance between Sunderland and Cardiff by coach is approximately 248 miles (400 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Sunderland to Cardiff without a car?

    The best way to go from Sunderland to Cardiff without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sunderland to Cardiff was searched and found on 24 Aug 2025 with a price of US$104

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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