The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Bristol
Cheapest price
6S$
Average price
15S$
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bristol will cost around 15S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 6S$.
Of the 56 buses that leave London for Bristol every day 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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.
FlixBus10:30 AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station1:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:30 AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station12:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:30 AM2h45London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:30 AM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station11:20 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:30 AM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6 S$1One-way0 changes
NX0401:00 AM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station3:20 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12 S$1One-way0 changes
NX04011:30 PM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station1:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12 S$1One-way0 changes
NX0409:20 PM2h25London, Hammersmith Bridge Road11:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12 S$1One-way0 changes
NX0409:30 PM2h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:30 PM2h35London, Victoria Coach Station11:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 4S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 coach costs an average of 4S$, and a train costs an average of 27S$.
Distance: 171 km
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9S$ Average Price Cheapest | 46S$ Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bristol coaches for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX040 | 3:25 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 6:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 6:25 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h40 | 9:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 8:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h25 | 11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 12:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h06 | 3:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
NX040 | On time 1:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 3:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX209 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX200 | Delayed 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h15 | 2:35 PM 2:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX040 | On time 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 2:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 2:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 11:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h40 | 2:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX502 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 3:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX202 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h15 | 4:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX040 | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 5:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 2:55 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 5:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 5:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 6:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 7:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 8:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 1:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 1:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX209 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h16 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX209 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h16 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Bristol
Buses from London to Bristol run on average 53 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 4S$ if you book in advance.
There are 51 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 171 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 171 km |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price 4S$ |
Buses per day 53 |
Direct buses 51 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London to BristolYou can travel by bus between London to Bristol with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as 4S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bristol by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
Important Stations and Airports in London and Bristol
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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