How to get from Sunderland to County Durham by bus?

By bus

To get from Sunderland to County Durham in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth station to Royal Courts, Sunderland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the PR1 bus from Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge, Durham station to County Hall, Durham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Bus - 44
Bus - 2020
Bus - PR1PR1
Leaves from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Doxford Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Courts, Sunderland
    ID twrdwpwp
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Durham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge, Durham
    ID durdmdam
    48 min
  • 6
    Bus - PR1PR1
    Wait for bus
    PR1
    Durham
  • 7
    Ride to bus station County Hall, Durham
    Ride to bus station
    County Hall, Durham
    ID durdjmwm
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 24, 20 and PR1

To get from Sunderland to County Durham in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24 bus from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth station to Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (Q) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the PR1 bus from Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge, Durham station to County Hall, Durham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 2424
Bus - 2020
Bus - PR1PR1
Leaves from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Sunderland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (Q)
    ID twrgtamj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (L)
    ID twrgtajw
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Durham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge, Durham
    ID durdmdam
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - PR1PR1
    Wait for bus
    PR1
    Durham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station County Hall, Durham
    Ride to bus station
    County Hall, Durham
    ID durdjmwm
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunderland to County Durham

The distance between Sunderland, North East and Cumbria and County Durham, North East and Cumbria is approximately 16.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to County Durham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North East and Cumbria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sunderland

Sunderland is located at Sunderland, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth.

Underground stations close to Sunderland:

  • University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland
  • Stadium Of Light
  • Park Lane

Train stations close to Sunderland:

  • Sunderland

Bus stations close to Sunderland:

  • Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth
  • Dundas Street, Monkwearmouth
  • Wheatsheaf Roker Avenue, Monkwearmouth

Public transport stations close to County Durham, North East and Cumbria

County Durham is located at County Durham, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is County Hall, Durham.

Train stations close to County Durham:

  • Durham

Bus stations close to County Durham:

  • County Hall, Durham
  • Dryburn Hospital - Old Entrance, Durham
  • North End -The Crescent, Durham

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 24, 20 and PR1

To get from Sunderland to County Durham in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24 bus from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth station to Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (Q) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the PR1 bus from Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge, Durham station to County Hall, Durham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 2424
Bus - 2020
Bus - PR1PR1
Leaves from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Sunderland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (Q)
    ID twrgtamj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (L)
    ID twrgtajw
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Durham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge, Durham
    ID durdmdam
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - PR1PR1
    Wait for bus
    PR1
    Durham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station County Hall, Durham
    Ride to bus station
    County Hall, Durham
    ID durdjmwm
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to County Durham?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 20, Bus line PR1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunderland to County Durham?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line 20, Bus line PR1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sunderland to County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    The 4 bus line goes from Doxford Park station near Sunderland to Royal Courts, Sunderland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till County Hall, Durham station near County Durham in North East and Cumbria

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunderland to County Durham in North East and Cumbria by bus?

    The total travel time between Sunderland and County Durham in North East and Cumbria by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sunderland to get to County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Doxford Park stop near Sunderland in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sunderland and County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    Get off the bus at the County Hall, Durham stop, which is closest to County Durham in North East and Cumbria.

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