Bus from Bristol to Nailsea
5 direct routes · 18–37 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 00:02 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:38, last bus 23:02.
Next buses to Nailsea as of 18:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bristol, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~23 min | 48 | Sat 44 · Sun 26 | 06:38 | 23:52 | The Centre (C7) | Crossroads (SW-bound) | Flax Bourton |
| X9 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~33 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 06:51 | 00:02 | The Centre (C7) | Stock Way North (W-bound) | Flax Bourton & Wraxall |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X1a, B1, X6a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~31 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:57 | The Centre (C7) | Crossroads (SW-bound) | Flax Bourton |
| B1 | Bakers Dolphin | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:41 | 16:41 | Bourton Mead (SW-bound) | Crossroads (SW-bound) | Flax Bourton & Wraxall |
| X6a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | The Centre (C7) | Stock Way North (W-bound) | Flax Bourton & Wraxall |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol 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 X1 bus, X9 bus, X1a bus or B1 bus timetable.
Fares from Bristol to Nailsea
- £2.60 adult single on the X1 and X1a (First Bristol, Bath & the West)
- £3.00 adult single on the X9 and X6a (First Bristol, Bath & the West)
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 to Nailsea?
5 routes run directly from Bristol to Nailsea: the X1 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the X9 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the X1a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the B1 (Bakers Dolphin), the X6a (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the X1, 48 times each weekday — board at The Centre (C7) and get off at Crossroads (SW-bound), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Nailsea?
Between 18 minutes on the B1 and 37 on the X6a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Flax Bourton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Nailsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Nailsea?
Adult singles from Bristol to Nailsea: £2.60 on the X1 and X1a (First Bristol, Bath & the West); £3.00 on the X9 and X6a (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.