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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunderland to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 €41, while a train costs an average of €155.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €155 Average price | €87 Average price | €84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sunderland to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Sunderland to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bristol:
A bus is €47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average €87.
A bus is €114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average €155.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 7h 49m versus 5h 14m 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 Sunderland to Bristol
How to get from Sunderland to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM 7h25 Sunderland, Interchange 7:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30 PM 7h25 Sunderland, Interchange 7:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- U2238
1:40 PM 1h05 Newcastle Airport 2:45 PM Bristol Airport €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W29884+
TW04210011:01 AM 5h30 Sunderland station (SUN) 4:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €88 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01153+TW032400
12:00 PM 5h31 Sunderland station (SUN) 5:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €88 1 One-way 1 transfer - W29868+TW037700
8:00 AM 5h32 Sunderland station (SUN) 1:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €88 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55 AM 7h45 Sunderland, Interchange 6:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX426 · NX040
3:20 PM 10h00 Sunderland, Interchange 1:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:55 PM 10h35 Sunderland, Interchange 10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) €37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bristol:
A bus is €47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average €87.
A bus is €114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average €155.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Bristol as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Lumo to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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