background-img-buses-trains
chiku-desktop

Search bus tickets to Bristol

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

chiku-mobile

Quickview

How to get to Bristol by bus

Routes52
Trips per day499
bus lines3
Stations8

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.

Best Travel Options

We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Chiku

About Bristol

Situated on the River Avon, Bristol is the most populous city in South West England. Known for its vibrant culture, Bristol comprises distinct areas, each with its own atmosphere. For example, the Stokes Croft area is filled with independent cafes and vintage shops, while the Clifton suburb hosts unique boutiques and beautiful Georgian architecture.

Bristol Zoo is a must-see for animal lovers, where visitors can discover over 300 different animal species and then enjoy lunch in The Hide restaurant. If nautical history is your thing, then step aboard Brunel's SS Great Britain to immerse yourself in 19th-century-era travel, with tours of the whole ship and docks available. More contemporary interests may be piqued when you learn that Bristol is the hometown of the famous street artist Banksy. Many walking tours are available daily to explore the city's renowned street art and local history.

Access to the city is made simple by a wealth of public transport, with rail, road, bus, and air links available. Bristol Airport provides international and national access, and the Great Western Railway trains enable easy access from London and other cities. Several national and regional bus services also serve Bristol.

What bus companies travel to Bristol, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Bristol is accessible by bus from 52 other cities. You can choose from 499 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Bristol on Wanderu. Megabus usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Bristol are also available..

Bus companies serving Bristol

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express1244h 3m€25.37
Megabus392h 15m€17.55
Air Decker43h 59m€15.89
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

  • Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.

  • Air Decker specializes in daily bus journeys between Bath and Bristol Airport, offering frequent and convenient service with several trips per day. The buses stop at Saltford, Keynsham, and South Bristol and operate from early morning to late evening. Seating is first-come, first-served, and the double-decker coaches can accommodate around 80 passengers, providing ample seating capacity and luggage storage options.

Which bus service has the best service to Bristol?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Bristol by bus with National Express giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable bus service to Bristol taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Bristol punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Bristol, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€5.97 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Bristol, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Bristol. In the last month, buses from Weston-super-Mare to Bristol had the lowest average price at €5.97.

The busiest bus station in Bristol is Cabot Circus (S2). There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Bristol are:

  • Cabot Circus (S2)
  • Whitson Street Coach Station
  • Bristol Airport
Bristol is the most popular bus destination in Bristol, City of. It also ranks number 259 in United Kingdom. Bristol has the most bus connections in the region. There are 389 bus schedules arriving in Bristol each day.
The population of Bristol is 617280. Bristol ranks number 1 in terms of population in Bristol, City of and number 74 in all of United Kingdom.
Bus tickets to Bristol range from €6 for a short trip to Bristol, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Bristol starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Bristol can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €6.
People who take the bus to Bristol are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Bristol easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Bristol is Cabot Circus (S2), located just 0.3 miles away. Select Cabot Circus (S2) as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Bristol. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.