🚌 Bus from Bristol City Centre to Downend
3 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 03:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~40 min | 55 | 04:30 | 03:30 | The Centre (C9) |
| 48x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~32 min | 53 | 05:35 | 23:50 | The Centre (C9) |
| m3x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~26 min | 4 | 16:10 | 18:00 | The Centre (C2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol City Centre to Downend?
3 routes run directly from Bristol City Centre to Downend: the 48 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 48x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the m3x (First Bristol, Bath & the West).
How long does the bus take from Bristol City Centre to Downend?
Around 40 minutes on the 48, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol City Centre to Downend?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 48) leaves around 04:30 and the last around 03:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol City Centre to Downend?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.