The average train between Sunderland and Bristol takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Bristol. 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 Sunderland and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Bristol at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Sunderland to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Sunderland to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Sunderland and Bristol is 392 km. The road distance is 515 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 4h 57m.