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The cheapest and fastest buses from Chippenham to Bristol
Showing times and prices for Aug 04
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
33 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chippenham to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Chippenham to Bristol without transferring at least once.
6:19 AM2h09Chippenham8:28 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer- 6:40 AM2h22Chippenham9:02 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 7:11 AM2h20Chippenham9:31 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 7:41 AM2h15Chippenham9:56 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 8:25 AM2h04Chippenham10:29 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 8:25 AM2h04Chippenham10:29 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 9:26 AM2h05Chippenham11:31 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 9:56 AM2h06Chippenham12:02 PMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 10:26 AM2h06Chippenham12:32 PMBristolFind prices1 transfer
- 6:19 AM2h09Chippenham8:28 AMBristolFind prices1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Chippenham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chippenham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Chippenham to Bristol is a train with an average price of $17.
This is compared to other travel options from Chippenham to Bristol:
A train is $0.33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chippenham to Bristol costing on average $17.
The fastest way to travel from Chippenham to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 26m.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chippenham and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chippenham to Bristol among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Chippenham to Bristol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 06:19AM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 09:31AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 09:56AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:57AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 11:01AM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 09:26AM | Arrival Time 11:31AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 09:56AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 10:26AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 12:56PM | Arrival Time 03:06PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 01:26PM | Arrival Time 03:37PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 01:56PM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 03:28PM | Arrival Time 05:53PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 06:22PM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 06:39PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 04:59PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 05:29PM | Arrival Time 07:22PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:04PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Faresaver | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Chippenham to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chippenham to Bristol buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:56 PM Chippenham | 2h21 | 4:17 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 2:26 PM Chippenham | 2h22 | 4:48 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 2:58 PM Chippenham | 2h22 | 5:20 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 3:28 PM Chippenham | 2h25 | 5:53 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 3:58 PM Chippenham | 2h24 | 6:22 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 4:28 PM Chippenham | 2h11 | 6:39 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 4:59 PM Chippenham | 2h03 | 7:02 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 5:29 PM Chippenham | 1h53 | 7:22 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 6:20 PM Chippenham | 1h59 | 8:19 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 6:50 PM Chippenham | 1h49 | 8:39 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 7:20 PM Chippenham | 2h00 | 9:20 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 8:20 PM Chippenham | 1h44 | 10:04 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 9:20 PM Chippenham | 1h41 | 11:01 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 10:20 PM Chippenham | 1h40 | 12:00 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
| 6:19 AM Chippenham | 2h09 | 8:28 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 6:40 AM Chippenham | 2h22 | 9:02 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 7:11 AM Chippenham | 2h20 | 9:31 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 7:41 AM Chippenham | 2h15 | 9:56 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 8:25 AM Chippenham | 2h04 | 10:29 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 8:48 AM Chippenham | 2h13 | 11:01 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 9:26 AM Chippenham | 2h05 | 11:31 AM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 9:56 AM Chippenham | 2h06 | 12:02 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
| 10:26 AM Chippenham | 2h06 | 12:32 PM Bristol | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chippenham to Bristol
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Buses from Chippenham to Bristol run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 1h 10m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $12
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $12
Bus providers: Faresaver from Chippenham to BristolYou can travel by bus between Chippenham to Bristol with Faresaver for as low as $12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Faresaver
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Faresaver frequency
16 a day
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.
FAQs: Bus from Chippenham to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chippenham 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Chippenham to Bristol can start from as little as $17 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Chippenham to Bristol is $17 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Chippenham to Bristol is 1h 10m to travel the 20 miles (33 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Chippenham to Bristol leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Chippenham to Bristol leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from Chippenham to Bristol with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Chippenham to Bristol, you can count on Faresaver for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Chippenham and Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Bristol from Chippenham is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Chippenham to Bristol is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chippenham and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Chippenham to Bristol.
No, the bus from Chippenham to Bristol has no accessibility options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Bristol are:
- Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic 19th-century suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the Avon Gorge
- Bristol Cathedral, a historic cathedral with stunning Gothic architecture and serene gardens
- SS Great Britain, a restored 19th-century passenger steamship and museum located in the Great Western Dockyard
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, a museum featuring diverse collections of art, archaeology, and natural history
- St Nicholas Market, a vibrant market with a variety of food stalls, independent shops, and local crafts.
The best things to do in Bristol include:
- Bristol Zoo Gardens, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal exhibits
- Take a boat tour along the River Avon for unique views of the city
- Explore the street art in the Stokes Croft area, known for its vibrant murals and graffiti
- Visit the Arnolfini, a contemporary arts center with exhibitions and performances
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Chippenham to Bristol.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Chippenham to Bristol.
No, luggage for the bus from Chippenham to Bristol needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Chippenham to Bristol.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Chippenham to Bristol.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Chippenham to Bristol.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Chippenham to Bristol.
Since neither Chippenham nor Bristol are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chippenham to Bristol among Omio's users.
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.
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