Bus from Bristol City Centre to Staple Hill (South Gloucestershire)
4 direct routes · 30–46 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 23:55 (weekdays); the 49 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Staple Hill (South Gloucestershire) as of 13:20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~43 min | 33 | Sat 29 · Sun 26 | 05:50 | 23:55 | The Centre (C4) | The Portcullis (D) | Kingswood & Soundwell |
| 49 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~35 min | 32 | Sat 30 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Baldwin Street (R11) | Pendennis Road (E-bound) | — | |
| 49x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~30 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 24 | 06:12 | 23:25 | Baldwin Street (R11) | Pendennis Road (E-bound) | — |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~46 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 19:20 | The Centre (C4) | The Portcullis (B) | Kingswood & Soundwell |
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 7 bus, 49 bus, 49x bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Bristol City Centre to Staple Hill
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 Staple Hill?
4 routes run directly from Bristol City Centre to Staple Hill: the 7 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 49 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 49x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 7, 33 times each weekday — board at The Centre (C4) and get off at The Portcullis (D), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol City Centre to Staple Hill?
Between 30 minutes on the 49x and 46 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kingswood, Soundwell on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol City Centre to Staple Hill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 23:55 — and the 49 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol City Centre to Staple Hill?
Adult singles from Bristol City Centre to Staple Hill: £2.60 on the 7, 49, 49x and 18 (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.