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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 £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 £77.
Distance: 392 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £149 Average Price |
9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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.
There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Sunderland: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Sunderland is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £16 compared to other travel options to Sunderland:
A coach is £22 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £39 from Bristol to Sunderland.
Taking a coach costs £88 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £104.
The fastest way to get to Sunderland from Bristol is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Coach takes 8 h 55 min on average.
Getting to Sunderland by train takes 5 h 25 min on average.
The distance between Bristol and Sunderland is around 242 miles.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Sunderland is:
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Sunderland from Bristol as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bristol to Sunderland:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bristol to Sunderland:
- You can travel from Bristol to Sunderland by coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £16 with FlixBus from Bristol to Sunderland.
- You can take a flight from Bristol to Sunderland with easyJet. Cheap tickets can be found for £39 with easyJet from Bristol to Sunderland.
- You can take a train from Bristol to Sunderland with CrossCountry or LNER. Cheap tickets can be found for £104 with CrossCountry from Bristol to Sunderland.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Sunderland with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct coaches per day with.
- Direct flight available with 2 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sunderland as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bristol to Sunderland.
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