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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$43
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$63
Fastest journey on Sep 14
10 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
11 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 14
22
Distance
502 km
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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Bristol without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a train costs an average of $188.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $124 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bristol:
A bus is $50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $124.
A bus is $114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $192 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $118. The journey takes 11h 29m versus 7h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 13h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:09AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 13h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 14h53 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:33PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 15h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Bristol buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX591 · NX040 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 14h15 | 12:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h30 | 11:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 14h53 | 10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h45 | 10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 13h55 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 13h50 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h44 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
NX594 · NX201 | 9:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h05 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h25 | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
NX598 · NX040 | 9:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h30 | 11:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 15h25 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 15h20 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 12h47 | 11:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h20 | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h05 | 11:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h30 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:04 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h51 | 7:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 13h45 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 13h41 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 13h35 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h26 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h50 | 7:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol run on average 20 times per day, taking around 11h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Historic passenger ship designed by Brunel. Explore decks, cabins, and dockside museum displays on one of Bristol’s most famous heritage attractions.
Purpose-built city history museum beside the floating harbour. It tells Bristol’s story through people, trade, protest, and everyday life.
Historic waterfront district with museums, boats, walks, and lively public spaces. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting Bristol’s signature atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian neighborhood of terraces, crescents, and village-like streets. A classic base for architecture, walks, and access to the bridge.
Panoramic viewpoint above the Avon Gorge near the suspension bridge. One of Bristol’s best free spots for dramatic landscapes and sunset photos.
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.
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.
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.
Historic harbourside restaurant in a converted shipping container. Celebrated for local seafood, oysters and relaxed waterside dining.
Michelin-starred fine dining known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and an intimate, special-occasion atmosphere.
Beloved casual eatery serving mezze and Middle Eastern plates. Lively, affordable and one of Bristol’s longest-established independent favourites.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but central stays, attractions, and transport can still add up for tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Bristol Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) -> Bristol City Centre, Broadmead
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

Most Edinburgh to Bristol buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, University Queens Road. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Bristol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). ATMs are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Bus stop is accessible with a curbside stop.
Bristol, University Queens Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and eateries in vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol, University Queens Road. ATMs are aTMs available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, University Queens Road.
Available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Wheelchair accessible via ramps.
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