Bus Tickets from Sunderland to Derby

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Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: SUNDERLAND
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby Riverlights Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: SUNDERLAND
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby Riverlights Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: SUNDERLAND
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby Riverlights Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Sunderland
    Departure location: SUNDERLAND
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby Riverlights Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sunderland to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$21 - $55Average Duration5h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$24 - $24Average Duration3h 30m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Sunderland to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 30mAverage Duration
$24Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sunderland to Derby: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average bus trip duration5h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance137 miles (220 km)
Latest bus departure6:05pm

Sunderland to Derby Bus

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

Best price found
08/29
$26
08/30
$27
Today
$28
09/01
$32
09/02
$32
09/03
$19
09/04
$32
09/05
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sunderland to Derby was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sunderland to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $60 for a bus ticket from Sunderland to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Sunderland to Derby, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Sunderland to Derby will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Sunderland to Derby while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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