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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €135 Average price |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Sunderland to Bristol 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 Sunderland to Bristol:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $48 (€38).
A bus is $78 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $105 (€84).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Bristol as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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