Bus from Bristol City Centre to Southmead
7 direct routes · 26–83 min · first bus 05:02, last bus 00:14 (weekdays); the 76 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Southmead as of 14:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bristol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~33 min | 62 | Sat 48 · Sun 36 | 24 hours | Christmas Steps (C12) | Greenway Park (SW-bound) | — | |
| 24 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~52 min | 62 | Sat 49 · Sun 28 | 05:36 | 23:47 | Queen Square (Q2) | Southmead Hospital (B) | — |
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~26 min | 36 | Sat 33 · Sun 32 | 05:02 | 00:14 | The Centre (C7) | Whiteleaze (NE-bound) | — |
| 2a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~29 min | 22 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:25 | 18:30 | The Centre (C7) | Kingsholm Road (NE-bound) | — |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~83 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 19:20 | The Centre (C4) | Southmead Hospital (C) | Kingswood, Soundwell & Staple Hill |
| Y6 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~30 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 07:42 | 20:45 | The Centre (C7) | Kingsholm Road (NE-bound) | — |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~32 min | 7 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 09:12 | 17:42 | The Centre (C7) | Sherston Road (NW-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 76 bus, 24 bus, 2 bus, 2a bus, 18 bus or 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Bristol City Centre to Southmead
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 Bristol City Centre to Southmead?
7 routes run directly from Bristol City Centre to Southmead: the 76 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 24 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the Y6 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 76, 62 times each weekday — board at Christmas Steps (C12) and get off at Greenway Park (SW-bound), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol City Centre to Southmead?
Between 26 minutes on the 2 and 83 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol City Centre to Southmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:02 and the last around 00:14 — and the 76 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol City Centre to Southmead?
Adult singles from Bristol City Centre to Southmead: £2.60 on the 18 and Y6 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). 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.