Bus from Clifton (Bristol) to Southmead
5 direct routes · 14–24 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 00:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southmead as of 12:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clifton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~14 min | 36 | Sat 33 · Sun 32 | 05:09 | 00:23 | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | Whiteleaze (NE-bound) | — |
| 505 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~24 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 9 | 05:58 | 22:49 | Students Union (S-bound) | Southmead Hospital | — |
| 2a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~16 min | 22 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:38 | 18:43 | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | Kingsholm Road (NE-bound) | — |
| Y6 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~16 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 07:56 | 20:59 | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | Kingsholm Road (NE-bound) | — |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~22 min | 7 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 09:22 | 17:52 | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | Sherston Road (NW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clifton 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 2 bus, 505 bus, 2a bus or 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Clifton to Southmead
- £2.60 adult single, £3.50 return on the 505 (Stagecoach South Wales)
- £2.60 adult single on the Y6 (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 Clifton to Southmead?
5 routes run directly from Clifton to Southmead: the 2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 505 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 2a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the Y6 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 2, 36 times each weekday — board at Apsley Road (NW-bound) and get off at Whiteleaze (NE-bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clifton to Southmead?
Between 14 minutes on the 2 and 24 on the 505, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Clifton to Southmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 00:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clifton to Southmead?
Adult singles from Clifton to Southmead: £2.60 on the 505 (Stagecoach South Wales); £2.60 on the 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.