How to get to Sunderland from Bristol

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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 £19. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £76.

Distance: 392 km

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9h 3m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

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from Bristol to Sunderland

How to get to Sunderland from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bristol to Sunderland is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
17:0510h35
Bristol
03:40Sunderland
£231One-way
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National Express
17:0510h35
Bristol
03:40Sunderland
£231One-way
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National Express
17:0510h35
Bristol
03:40Sunderland
£231One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Bristol to Sunderland

Travel to Sunderland easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Sunderland.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bristol and Sunderland including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Sunderland is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Sunderland:

A coach is £6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average £25.

A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average £76.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Sunderland is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Coach takes on average 8h 40m.

The Bristol to Sunderland distance is approximately 392 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Sunderland is:
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Sunderland as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Sunderland:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Sunderland by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER to go to Sunderland by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Sunderland:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sunderland and these popular destinations at a great price.

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