There are 6 ways to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2h 4m£27–80Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m£163–247Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus Uk010
8h 56m£32–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bristol-BRS to Sunderland288 mi
5h 2mDrive 288 mi
- Drive from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderlandcar 288 mi
5h 2m£70–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
9h 41m£92–186
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs £26 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Public Transport Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sunderland is 277 miles. The road distance is 289.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £160 - £250.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland, including transfers.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs £26 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £250 and takes 7h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Bristol Airport (BRS), England and Sunderland, England?
easyJet flies from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £160–240
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bristol-BRS to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland.
Book your Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sunderland bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1976+ hotels available in Sunderland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sunderland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















