Bus from Downend (South Gloucestershire) to Broadmead (Bristol)
3 direct routes · 15–26 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Broadmead (Bristol) as of 04:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Downend, 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 | ~26 min | 48 | Sat 31 · Sun 20 | 05:59 | 22:42 | Willy Wicket (A) | Broadmead (B2) | Frenchay, Harry Stoke & Frenchay |
| Y2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~15 min | 30 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 06:25 | 23:07 | Willy Wicket | Rupert Street (B6) | Winterbourne & Frenchay |
| m3x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~26 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 08:01 | Willy Wicket (A) | Broadmead (B2) | Frenchay |
Times are for the first boarding point in Downend 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 or Y2 bus timetable.
Fares from Downend to Broadmead
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 Downend to Broadmead?
3 routes run directly from Downend to Broadmead: the m3 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the Y2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the m3x (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the m3, 48 times each weekday — board at Willy Wicket (A) and get off at Broadmead (B2), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downend to Broadmead?
Between 15 minutes on the Y2 and 26 on the m3, 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 Downend to Broadmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:59 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downend to Broadmead?
Adult singles from Downend to Broadmead: £2.60 on the m3, Y2 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.