The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Bristol
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
12 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 44 m
Buses per day
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 $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Bristol without transferring at least once.
NX183 · NX100
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
NX591 · NX040
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
NX594 · NX201
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
NX183 · NX100
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX591 · NX040Travel 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 €30. 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 €30, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price | €175 Average price |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Edinburgh to Bristol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:19AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h12 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h07 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h59 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 15h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:09PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 15h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:54PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 15h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:59PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 15h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:07PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 15h23 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:31PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:37PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 15h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 16h04 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 17h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Bristol buses for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 15h30 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 14h50 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:19 AM Edinburgh | 14h46 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 14h40 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 14h32 | 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
NX183 · NX100 | Delayed 11:45 AM 8:45 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station | 12h30 | 9:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 14h40 | 11:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX591 · NX040 | On time 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h45 | 12:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h55 | 1:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 15h52 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:54 PM Edinburgh | 15h36 | 11:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:59 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 15h31 | 11:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 15h23 | 11:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 15h03 | 11:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h50 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Edinburgh | 16h15 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 16h10 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
NX594 · NX201 | On time 9:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h05 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:31 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 16h04 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
NX598 · NX040 | On time 10:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h50 | 11:55 AM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
NX598 · NX040 | On time 10:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h10 | 11:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h00 | 11:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Bristol
Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€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 11h 10m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 11h 10m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to BristolYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Bristol with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $38 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Bristol
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.

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Edinburgh to Bristol
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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