How to travel from Sunderland to Bristol

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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 prices starting from $27. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $105.

Distance: 243 miles (392 km)

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$41

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$84

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bristol:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $84 (€67).

A bus is $107 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $148 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Sunderland and Bristol including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Sunderland to Bristol among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Sunderland to Bristol.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sunderland and Bristol including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bristol:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $84 (€67).

A bus is $107 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $148 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

The distance from Sunderland to Bristol is approximately 243 miles (392 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Bristol is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to Bristol:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sunderland to Bristol:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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