Bus from Downend (South Gloucestershire) to Eastville (Bristol)
5 direct routes · 14–56 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 23:51 (weekdays); the 48 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Eastville (Bristol) as of 08:44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~15 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | Royate Hill (W-bound) | — | |
| 48x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~17 min | 30 | Sat 26 · Sun 25 | 05:37 | 23:51 | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | Royate Hill (W-bound) | — |
| 47x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~14 min | 24 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 19:43 | Hurstwood Road (SW-bound) | Royate Hill (W-bound) | — |
| 534 | Eurocoaches | ~56 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:13 | 17:24 | Oakdale Road (NE-bound) | Royate Hill (E-bound) | Mangotsfield, Staple Hill, Soundwell, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Hanham & 1 more |
| 47 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~10 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Hurstwood Road (SW-bound) | Royate Hill (W-bound) | — |
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 48 bus, 534 bus or 47 bus timetable.
Fares from Downend to Eastville
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 Eastville?
5 routes run directly from Downend to Eastville: the 48 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 48x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 47x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 534 (Eurocoaches), the 47 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 48, 32 times each weekday — board at The Horseshoe (SW-bound) and get off at Royate Hill (W-bound), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downend to Eastville?
Between 14 minutes on the 47x and 56 on the 534, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Downend to Eastville?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 23:51 — and the 48 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downend to Eastville?
Adult singles from Downend to Eastville: £2.60 on the 48, 48x, 47x and 47 (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.