🚌 Bus from Bristol City Centre to Southmead
5 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~40 min | 150 | 04:27 | 23:17 | The Centre (C6) |
| 24 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~50 min | 150 | 05:36 | 23:22 | Queen Square (Q2) |
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~31 min | 106 | 04:57 | 03:39 | The Centre (C7) |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~83 min | 13 | 07:00 | 19:20 | The Centre (C4) |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~33 min | 7 | 09:12 | 17:42 | The Centre (C7) |
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 Southmead?
5 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 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales).
How long does the bus take from Bristol City Centre to Southmead?
Around 40 minutes on the 76, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol City Centre to Southmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 76) leaves around 04:27 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol City Centre to Southmead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.