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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 an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $191.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $95 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Sunderland:
A bus is $45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average $95.
A bus is $141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average $191.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 8h 4m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Sunderland
How to get from Bristol to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM 9h30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 3:10 AM Sunderland, Interchange $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:40 PM 9h30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 3:10 AM Sunderland, Interchange $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- U2237
12:05 PM 1h05 Bristol Airport 1:10 PM Newcastle Airport $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01062+
TW0349008:33 AM 5h46 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 2:19 PM Sunderland station (SUN) $105 1 One-way 1 transfer - G66721+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:01 AM 5h55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:56 PM Sunderland station (SUN) $177 1 One-way 4 transfers - W34472+G80226+TW038700+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
9:00 AM 5h57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 2:57 PM Sunderland station (SUN) $177 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:55 AM 10h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:05 PM Sunderland, Interchange $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX104 · NX131 · NX172
4:30 PM 11h25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 3:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange $37 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX040 · NX598
6:00 PM 10h35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 4:35 AM Sunderland, Interchange $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Sunderland:
A bus is $45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average $95.
A bus is $141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Sunderland costing on average $191.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Sunderland by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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