Bus from Bath City Centre to Bristol
9 direct routes · 37–117 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 20:23 (weekdays); night service 39 runs 19:23–05:17; the A4 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Bristol as of 10:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bath City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X39 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~52 min | 56 | Sat 50 · Sun 31 | 05:42 | 20:23 | Westgate Buildings (Wd) | Redcliffe Way (R4) | Newton St Loe, Corston, Saltford & Keynsham |
| A4 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~37 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Westgate Buildings (Wd) | Brislington House (NW-bound) | Newton St Loe, Corston, Saltford & Keynsham | |
| 39 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~43 min | 14 | Sat 18 · Sun 8 | 19:23 | 05:17 | Westgate Buildings (Wd) | Redcliffe Way (R4) | Newton St Loe, Corston, Saltford & Keynsham |
| 522 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~117 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:50 | 19:35 | Bus Station (Bay 10) | Redcliffe Way (R4) | Dunkerton, Peasedown St John, Clandown, Norton-Radstock, Radstock, Norton-Radstock & 10 more |
| 19 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~83 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 06:13 | 18:15 | Westgate Buildings (Wd) | Begbrook Lane (W-bound) | Kelston, North Stoke, Swineford, Bitton, Cherry Gardens, Kingswood & 5 more |
| 100 | The Big Lemon | ~90 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:20 | 17:40 | Ambury (Wq) | Bedminster Parade (NE-bound) | Longhouse, Tunley, Meadgate, Timsbury, Farmborough, Hobbs Wall & 13 more |
| 172 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~108 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 18:30 | Bus Station (Bay 10) | Redcliffe Way (R4) | Dunkerton, Peasedown St John, Clandown, Norton-Radstock, Radstock, Norton-Radstock & 13 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 804, T54
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 804 | National Express | ~35 min | 2 | Fridays only | 10:55 | 20:00 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Bus Station (Bay 6) | — |
| T54 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 22:30 | 22:30 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bath City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X39 bus, A4 bus, 39 bus, 522 bus, 19 bus, 100 bus, 172 bus or 804 bus timetable.
Fares from Bath City Centre to Bristol
- £3.00 adult single on the X39, A4, 39, 522, 19 and 172 (First Bristol, Bath & the West)
- £2.60 adult single, £4.00 return on the 100 (The Big Lemon)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bath City Centre to Bristol?
9 routes run directly from Bath City Centre to Bristol: the X39 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the A4 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 39 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 522 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 19 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 100 (The Big Lemon), the 172 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 804 (National Express), the T54 (National Express). The most frequent is the X39, 56 times each weekday — board at Westgate Buildings (Wd) and get off at Redcliffe Way (R4), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bath City Centre to Bristol?
Between 37 minutes on the A4 and 117 on the 522, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Newton St Loe, Corston, Saltford, Keynsham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bath City Centre to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 20:23 — and night service 39 runs 19:23–05:17; the A4 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bath City Centre to Bristol?
Adult singles from Bath City Centre to Bristol: £3.00 on the X39, A4, 39, 522, 19 and 172 (First Bristol, Bath & the West); £2.60 on the 100 (The Big Lemon). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.