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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunderland to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $52 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bristol:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $103 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 7h 52m 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.
1:45 PM8h50Sunderland10:35 PMBristol$341One-way0 transfers
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1:45 PM8h50Sunderland10:35 PMBristol$341One-way0 transfers
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1:45 PM8h50Sunderland10:35 PMBristol$341One-way0 transfers
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10:55 AM9h00Sunderland7:55 PMBristol$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bristol:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bristol costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 9 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.
- 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).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bristol by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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