Find buses to Bristol

Bristol Bus and Coach Station is open every day from 07:45 to 17:45, though Bristol buses operate outside the station opening hours. Services arrive at and depart from Bristol Bus and Coach Station from very early in the morning until late at night. There is a network of night buses that operate within the city that run all night. Night bus prices in Bristol are offered at a reduced rate compared to day tickets. A number of buses from Bristol to Bath depart until around midnight. The earliest National Express buses to London depart from Bristol at around 03:30 and run until around 22:00.

Most Bristol buses depart from and arrive at Bristol Bus and Coach Station, which is located on Marlborough Street near the Broadmead shopping quarter. The station is easy to reach. It is just a 5 minutes walk from the city centre, and you can also take public transport to Bristol bus station. Many regional and local Bristol buses such as First 376 and First 73 travel directly to the bus station. The Bristol Airport Flyer express service connects the bus station to Bristol International Airport and runs up to every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day. There is no metro system in Bristol, but there are several train stations which are close to the coach station. Bristol Bus and Coach Station is only a 20 minute walk from the main train station, Bristol Temple Meads, and is also close to Montpelier and Clifton Down stations which are served by regional train services.

Once you find cheap Bristol bus tickets, make sure you either print off your ticket or download it as a digital document. Some bus providers have apps where you can store all your bookings in one place. You can also buy physical tickets at the bus station, either at an automated machine or ticket desk. Bear in mind that Bristol bus tickets may be more expensive when bought on the day of travel. Try to book your bus ticket in advance to take advantage of cheap buses from Bristol.

Bristol Bus and Coach Station has several practical amenities for passengers. There are automated ticket machines that can be used during station opening hours. If you are planning to get a bus early in the morning or later at night, make sure you buy your ticket from the station or online in advance. You can also find an indoor waiting room at the station, as well as facilities like toilets, a coffee shop, newsagents and payphones. There are also several cafes and shops right by the bus station, where you can buy snacks before your journey.

The average price you’ll pay to travel by coach to Bristol will be determined by where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from Bournemouth the lowest ticket price is usually about £37, and from London it’s about £9.

Most people in Bristol will arrive at Bristol Frenchay Campus, one of the most accessible stations in the area. Two frequently accessed cities you can get to by bus from Bristol Frenchay Campus are London and Bournemouth.

Bristol is serviced by some of the leading coaches companies. Keep in mind that your options may vary by the city you’re departing from. Our data shows that National Express and FlixBus were frequently booked by travellers.

Ride a one-way bus to Bristol for £5 on average this week. We don’t expect any changes in price for the next 3 months. As seats fill up quickly, we recommend booking when you can so your trip is secured.