What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £29 - £80 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Sunderland is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Bristol to Sunderland?

The distance between Bristol and Sunderland is 320 miles. The road distance is 281.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £160 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Bristol to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Sunderland bus from?

Bristol to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Sunderland train from?

Bristol to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Bristol to Sunderland is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Bristol to Sunderland bus arrive?

Bristol to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Sunderland train arrive?

Bristol to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Sunderland is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Bristol to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Sunderland?

Book your Bristol to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Sunderland?

Book your Bristol to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Bristol to Sunderland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 42m
£165–230
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
7h 30m
£30–78
Drive 279.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Sunderlandcar 279.6 mi
4h 46m
£69–100
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
3h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus 133
8h 10m
£57–141
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 8m
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 38m
£81–226
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 5m

Bristol to Sunderland by train and subway

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.5 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 30m.

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