- Must visit
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and local collections in a landmark Edwardian building.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bristol will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 14 buses that leave Nottingham for Bristol on Sat, May 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 194 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX150 · NX101Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bristol:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bristol costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $64 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€31). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 2h 40m 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.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
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 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bristol buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX133 · NX100 | Delayed 5:25 PM 11:00 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h10 | 8:10 PM 8:10 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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NX180 · NX101 | 4:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h20 | 9:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX150 · NX101 | 8:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 1:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX133 · NX100 | On time 11:00 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h10 | 3:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h40 | 5:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 5h00 | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h25 | 6:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 6h35 | 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX152 · NX100 | On time 12:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 5:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX150 · NX100 | On time 3:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 8:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h25 | 11:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 6h25 | 11:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nottingham to Bristol run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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 museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and local collections in a landmark Edwardian building.
Award-winning ship museum centred on Brunel’s restored steamship, with immersive docks and passenger stories.
City museum on Bristol’s people, places and working history at the harbourside. Strong choice for understanding the city before exploring further.
Lively waterfront walking area linking museums, public art, ferries and restaurants, ideal for first-time visitors.
Elegant district of terraces, boutiques and green spaces near the bridge, highly popular for strolling and photos.
Steep, iconic street connecting the city centre to Clifton, lined with historic architecture, shops and university life.
A famous fortified wine style long associated with Bristol’s historic wine trade and export merchants. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional drinks.
The classic hard English cheese comes from nearby Somerset and is deeply tied to the West Country. Bristol markets and pubs commonly feature it in local dishes.
A rich, sweet bun with dried fruit and sugar, traditionally linked to nearby Bath and widely known across the Bristol area as a classic regional teatime treat.
Acclaimed Spanish small-plates restaurant by Bristol’s harbourside, known for polished cooking, strong wine list, and lively fine-dining energy.
Established destination restaurant near Bristol with refined seasonal British cooking, local produce, and a relaxed countryside setting.
Popular central Bristol restaurant set in a historic building, serving seasonal European dishes with natural wine in a smart but informal room.
Moderate by UK standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels and nightlife can be pricey.
Service charge may be included in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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