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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bristol to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. 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 bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price | €164 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Sunderland:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average $106 (€85).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Sunderland by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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