4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£183
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
392 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £183 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bristol for Sunderland every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 392 km distance in an average of 6 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 38 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bristol to Sunderland
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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 392 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£151 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Sunderland trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 Bristol | 6h04 | 13:34 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 03:53 Bristol | 6h28 | 10:21 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Bristol to Sunderland by coach, train or flight
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
03 Dec
04 Dec
05 Dec
06 Dec
07 Dec
08 Dec
09 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Sunderland
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Sunderland run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 392 km distance in 5h 27m.
Distance 392 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 27m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 18:47 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER from Bristol to Sunderland trainsCrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Bristol and Sunderland from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
LNER
FAQs: Bristol to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Sunderland by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Sunderland
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
More options for your journey from Bristol to Sunderland
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Sunderland and Bristol
Most popular train connections to Sunderland
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
