The distance between Sunderland and Bristol is around 456km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sunderland to Bristol by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS).
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.
Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Cabot Circus.
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There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Bristol by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).
The distance between Sunderland and Bristol is around 456km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Sunderland and Bristol by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Bristol is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Bristol. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
CrossCountry run train services between Sunderland and Bristol. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Bristol. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sunderland and Bristol with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 45m.
Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sunderland and Bristol. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Sunderland and Bristol. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and arrive at Bristol (BRS). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Sunderland and Bristol with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
easyJet fly between Sunderland and Bristol. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Sunderland to Bristol typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS).
The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Bristol. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Bristol is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £90($110) | twice a week | 456km (284 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £125($145) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 515km (320 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 6h 30m | £30($35) | 5 times a week | 483km (300 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 7h 20m | £17($20) | every 20 mins | 489km (304 miles) |
Bus to Bristol Bond St | 7h 45m | £24($28) | once daily | 466km (290 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £80($95) | on demand | 463km (288 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.