The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
49
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 49 buses that leave London for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) on Wed, Feb 04, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 170 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €25 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 1:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX201 | Delayed 2:00 PM 5:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 7:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 8:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 9:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 9:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 11:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX502 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 1:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 4:25 PM Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 4:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 2:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 2:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 5:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 3:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 4:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 6:00 PM 5:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:45 PM 8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:15 PM Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 8:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:05 AM Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 1:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | On time 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 1:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h06 | 3:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX209 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h16 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX209 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h16 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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NX040 | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 2:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX209 | On time 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 8:05 AM Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 8:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:20 AM Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 1:20 PM Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 2:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX209 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h16 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Buses from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 170 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 04:30 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)You can travel by bus between London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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