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SunderlandDundee

Sunderland to Dundee by bus

Dundee lies 201 km (125 mi) north-west of Sunderland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 245 km (152 mi) of road.

SunderlandDundee

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SunderlandDundee
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population170,134148,210
Elevation36 m (118 ft)77 m (253 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesCA13–SR9DD1

Where to book buses from Sunderland to Dundee

National ExpressThe densest scheduled coach network in Britain, and the only major operator selling a genuinely refundable ticket.Check UK coach fares on National Express (opens www.nationalexpress.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Dundee

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Common questions

How far is Dundee from Sunderland?

201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sunderland; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Dundee by bus?

About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Sunderland and Dundee?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.