Edinburgh to Bristol bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€38

Average price

€82

Fastest journey

11 h 20 m

Average duration

12 h 39 m

Buses per day

23

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Bristol without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX183 · NX100
11:45AM15h50
Edinburgh, Bus Station
03:35AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX183 · NX102
08:45AM11h20
Edinburgh, Bus Station
08:05PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:33AM16h02
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11:35PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
561One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:07PM15h23
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11:30AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
581One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:25AM16h10
Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
11:35PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
681One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €79.

Distance: 501 km

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Bus
Most popular
Flight
Train

€46

Average price

Cheapest

€91

Average price

€173

Average price

11h 55m

Average total duration

11h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 41m

Average total duration

6h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Edinburgh to Bristol bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 4:18 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
19h32
2:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
national_expressNX183 · NX102
On time
7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
11h20
7:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
14h10
10:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
national_expressNX591 · NX040
On time
9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
14h30
12:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
15h30
2:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX100
On time
10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
15h50
2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:38 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
17h57
9:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
15h40
10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)
15h36
10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:59 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
15h31
10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
15h23
10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h50
9:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
17h05
1:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:23 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)
17h02
1:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:28 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
16h57
1:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:34 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
16h51
1:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2 transfers
national_expressNX594 · NX040
On time
9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
14h40
11:40 AM Bristol, University Queens Road
1 transfer
national_expressNX594 · NX2019:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
11h30
8:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h00
10:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
14h45
1:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

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Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €27 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
501 km
Average bus duration
11h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
€27
Buses per day
10
Fastest bus
10h 25m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Edinburgh to Bristol

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus coaches will get you from Edinburgh to Bristol from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Bristol coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Edinburgh to Bristol with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 12 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: €29

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