Bus from Cabot Circus to Downend (South Gloucestershire)
6 direct routes · 15–36 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 23:57 (weekdays); the 48 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Downend (South Gloucestershire) as of 09:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cabot Circus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m3 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~19 min | 44 | Sat 31 · Sun 20 | 05:48 | 22:39 | Cabot Circus (S1) | Willy Wicket (B) | Frenchay, Harry Stoke & Frenchay |
| 48 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~36 min | 32 | Sat 30 · Sun 23 | 24 hours | Broad Weir (S12) | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | — | |
| Y2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~15 min | 30 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 05:48 | 23:02 | Cabot Circus (S1) | Willy Wicket (B) | Frenchay |
| 48x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~30 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 24 | 05:40 | 23:57 | Broad Weir (S12) | Oakdale Road (NE-bound) | — |
| m3x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~21 min | 4 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 18:05 | Cabot Circus (S1) | Willy Wicket (B) | Frenchay |
| BG4 | Applegates | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:48 | 17:48 | Cabot Circus (S4) | Heath Walk (NW-bound) | Soundwell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cabot Circus 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 m3 bus, 48 bus or Y2 bus timetable.
Fares from Cabot Circus to Downend
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 Cabot Circus to Downend?
6 routes run directly from Cabot Circus to Downend: the m3 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 48 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the Y2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 48x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the m3x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the BG4 (Applegates). The most frequent is the m3, 44 times each weekday — board at Cabot Circus (S1) and get off at Willy Wicket (B), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cabot Circus to Downend?
Between 15 minutes on the Y2 and 36 on the 48, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Frenchay, Harry Stoke, Frenchay on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cabot Circus to Downend?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 23:57 — and the 48 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cabot Circus to Downend?
Adult singles from Cabot Circus to Downend: £2.60 on the m3, 48, Y2, 48x and m3x (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.