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Overview: Bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol
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Buses from Bristol Airport to Bristol run on average 1 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:39, the last at 13:22. The fastest bus covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 35m.
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 6 miles (11 km) |
Average bus duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 7:39 AM |
Last bus 1:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Bristol Airport to Bristol trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bristol Airport to Bristol.
Cheap bus tickets from Bristol Airport to Bristol can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bristol Airport to Bristol is €9 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol leaves at 7:39 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol leaves at 1:22 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from Bristol Airport to Bristol with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Bristol Airport to Bristol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 07:47AM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach South West | Departure Time 08:04AM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:11AM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 08:53AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 08:59AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 09:07AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach South West | Departure Time 09:14AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 09:57AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:07AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach South West | Departure Time 10:22AM | Arrival Time 10:42AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:52AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:07AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach South West | Departure Time 11:19AM | Arrival Time 11:39AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 12:12PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:07PM | Arrival Time 12:27PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach South West | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:52PM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 01:07PM | Arrival Time 01:27PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 01:22PM | Arrival Time 01:42PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €0 |
Why should you book Bristol Airport to Bristol buses with Omio?
National Express operates all buses services from Bristol Airport to Bristol.
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National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
35m
Cheapest National Express Price
€8
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bristol Airport and Bristol
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bristol Airport and Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Bristol depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Bristol:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Bristol:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol with the following bus company: National Express.
Complete guide to Bristol
Things to do in Bristol
Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.
- Must visit
SS Great Britain
Historic passenger ship designed by Brunel. Explore decks, cabins, and dockside museum displays on one of Bristol’s most famous heritage attractions.
- Must visit
M Shed
Purpose-built city history museum beside the floating harbour. It tells Bristol’s story through people, trade, protest, and everyday life.
- Must visit
Bristol Harbour
Historic waterfront district with museums, boats, walks, and lively public spaces. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting Bristol’s signature atmosphere.
- Must visit
Clifton
Elegant Georgian neighborhood of terraces, crescents, and village-like streets. A classic base for architecture, walks, and access to the bridge.
- Must visit
Clifton Down
Panoramic viewpoint above the Avon Gorge near the suspension bridge. One of Bristol’s best free spots for dramatic landscapes and sunset photos.
Bristol Beef Sandwich
A split-top white roll filled with roast beef, onions and gravy. A Bristol classic tied to the city’s old market and dockside workers.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Bristol Blue Cheese
Bristol’s own blue cheese, made in Somerset and long associated with the city. Rich, creamy and pungent, it reflects the region’s historic cheese trade.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
West Country Cider
Dry, still or sparkling cider made from West Country apples. Bristol’s pubs and cider houses make it a defining local drink with deep regional roots.
Box-E
Historic harbourside restaurant in a converted shipping container. Celebrated for local seafood, oysters and relaxed waterside dining.
Bulrush
Michelin-starred fine dining known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and an intimate, special-occasion atmosphere.
The Bristolian
Beloved casual eatery serving mezze and Middle Eastern plates. Lively, affordable and one of Bristol’s longest-established independent favourites.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but central stays, attractions, and transport can still add up for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £5.30
To the city center
Bristol Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) -> Bristol City Centre, Broadmead
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless card payment is accepted on most First Bus services in Bristol; tap a bank card or device when boarding.
- Bristol has no tram or metro system, so most local public transport trips are by bus.
Plan your visit to Bristol
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Bristol.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Bristol, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the city center and on public transport. Common scams include overcharging by unofficial taxi drivers and counterfeit event tickets. It's advisable to use licensed taxis and buy tickets only from official vendors to avoid these issues. Additionally, travelers should stay aware of their surroundings at night, particularly in less busy areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
FAQs: Bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Airport to Bristol 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes, you can take a bus between Bristol Airport and Bristol.
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