Buses to Sunderland
from Bristol
The journey to Sunderland from Bristol takes about 8 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 4 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Bristol at 07:20.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Sunderland, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Bristol and Sunderland 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 1 |
| Shortest trip | 9 hours 30 minutes |
| First departure | 10:35 |
| Last departure | 10:35 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Bristol to Sunderland with Megabus in 7 hours 40 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 3 |
| Shortest trip | 7 hours 40 minutes |
| First departure | 07:20 |
| Last departure | 15:00 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Bristol and Sunderland?
Yes, buses operate daily from Bristol to Sunderland, departing as early as 07:20.
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How long is the bus trip from Bristol to Sunderland?
The fastest bus to Sunderland from Bristol takes 7 hours 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 50 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Sunderland from Bristol?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Bristol and Sunderland?
Megabus and megabus run buses to Sunderland from Bristol.
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What time is the earliest bus from Bristol to Sunderland?
The first bus to Sunderland from Bristol leaves at 07:20. The journey takes about 8 hours.
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When is the last bus to Sunderland from Bristol?
The last bus leaves Bristol at 10:35, arriving into Sunderland at 20:05. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Sunderland
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff |
| 9 hours 5 minutes | 248 miles |
| Chester-le-Street |
| 30 minutes | 8.3 miles |
| Glasgow |
| 4 hours 40 minutes | 131 miles |
| Huddersfield |
| 2 hours 40 minutes | 88 miles |
| Manchester |
| 3 hours 15 minutes | 104 miles |
| Middlesbrough |
| 40 minutes | 23 miles |
| Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 23 minutes | 10 miles |
| North Shields |
| 1 hour | 8.2 miles |
| Portsmouth |
| 10 hours 10 minutes | 284 miles |
| Whitburn |
| 6 minutes | 3.4 miles |