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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 Oct 29
$63
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$86
Fastest journey on Oct 29
10 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
11 h 58 m
Buses on Oct 29
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 $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Bristol without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol run on average 20 times per day, taking around 11h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) 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.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Bristol.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 13h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:09AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 13h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h41 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 18h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 14h53 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
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 $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Bristol buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | 10:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h17 | 11:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2 transfers | |
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 | 15h02 | 1:35 PM 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 | |
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 | |
NX591 · NX040 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 14h45 | 1:20 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 | |
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Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol with FlixBus and National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus and National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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
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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.
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.