Bus from Clifton (Bristol) to Temple Meads
5 direct routes · 20–31 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 00:16 (weekdays); the 8 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Temple Meads as of 09:39
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~25 min | 95 | Sat 73 · Sun 60 | 24 hours | Christ Church (S-bound) | Temple Meads Stn (T1) | — | |
| 1 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~30 min | 60 | Sat 53 · Sun 29 | 05:37 | 00:12 | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | Temple Meads Stn (T1) | — |
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~31 min | 34 | Sat 36 · Sun 31 | 05:44 | 00:16 | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | Temple Meads Stn (T1) | — |
| 2a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~31 min | 25 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 07:11 | 19:42 | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | Temple Meads Stn (T1) | — |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~20 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 18:38 | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | Temple Meads Stn (T6) | — |
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 8 bus, 1 bus, 2 bus, 2a bus or 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Clifton to Temple Meads
- £2.60 adult single on the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales)
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 Temple Meads?
5 routes run directly from Clifton to Temple Meads: the 8 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 1 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 8, 95 times each weekday — board at Christ Church (S-bound) and get off at Temple Meads Stn (T1), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clifton to Temple Meads?
Between 20 minutes on the 71 and 31 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Clifton to Temple Meads?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 00:16 — and the 8 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clifton to Temple Meads?
An adult single from Clifton to Temple Meads is £2.60 on the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Apsley Road (SE-bound) to Temple Meads Stn (T6). 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.