Bus from Downend (South Gloucestershire) to Fishponds
6 direct routes · 6–60 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 23:51 (weekdays); the 48 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Fishponds as of 06:18
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 | ~8 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | New Station Road (Stop A) | — | |
| 48x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~9 min | 30 | Sat 26 · Sun 25 | 05:37 | 23:51 | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | New Station Road (Stop A) | — |
| 47x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~6 min | 27 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 20:17 | Hurstwood Road (SW-bound) | New Station Road (Stop A) | — |
| 534 | Eurocoaches | ~60 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:13 | 17:24 | Oakdale Road (NE-bound) | Hockeys Lane (NE-bound) | Mangotsfield, Staple Hill, Soundwell, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Hanham & 1 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · SB2, 47
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~7 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 09:09 | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | Ledbury Road (S-bound) | Staple Hill |
| 47 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~5 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Hurstwood Road (SW-bound) | New Station Road (Stop A) | — |
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, SB2 bus or 47 bus timetable.
Fares from Downend to Fishponds
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 Fishponds?
6 routes run directly from Downend to Fishponds: 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 SB2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), 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 New Station Road (Stop A), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downend to Fishponds?
Between 6 minutes on the 47x and 60 on the 534, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Downend to Fishponds?
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 Fishponds?
Adult singles from Downend to Fishponds: £2.60 on the 48, 48x, 47x, SB2 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.