- Must visit
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Flights from Bristol to Sunderland depart on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 07:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 392 km distance in 1h 5m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 392 km |
Average flight duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Flights per day 2 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 7:00 |
Last flight 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
392 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bristol to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Sunderland will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £61.
Of the 1 flights that leave Bristol for Sunderland every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 392 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 392 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Sunderland flights for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 Bristol | 1h10 | 7:10 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Glass-focused museum with exhibitions, demonstrations, and studio activity reflecting Sunderland’s industrial heritage and creative scene.
Volunteer-run museum at the restored station featuring vintage trams, buses, and transport displays. Best for engineering and family visits.
Long sandy seafront with promenade, cafés nearby, and broad views. Popular for walking, sea air, and classic coastal Sunderland scenes.
Seaside area north of Roker with beach, promenade, and open views. A relaxed place for walks and a local feel beyond the city centre.
Historic public park beside the museum and winter gardens. It offers flower beds, monuments, and a central green break in the city.
Panackelty is a North East comfort dish of layered potatoes, onions and corned beef or bacon, slowly baked. It is a long-standing Wearside home staple.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, often served with ham or stotties. It is a classic staple across Sunderland and the wider North East.
Stottie cake is a dense round North East bread, usually split and filled with ham and pease pudding. It is strongly associated with local working-class food culture.
Popular seafront seafood restaurant at Roker serving fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Well-known city centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Lively, dependable and good for casual meals.
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service. Comfortable setting close to the city centre.
Generally cheaper than London and many UK tourist cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and reasonably priced local transport.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Sunderland by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Sunderland flights use the Bristol Airport to Newcastle Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Sunderland airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bristol Airport is 3 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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