The average train between Bristol and Sunderland takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Bristol to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Bristol to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Bristol and Sunderland is 392 km. The road distance is 513 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 5m.