Bus from Emersons Green to Downend (South Gloucestershire)
3 direct routes · 3–15 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downend (South Gloucestershire) as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Emersons Green, 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 | ~3 min | 48 | Sat 31 · Sun 20 | 05:55 | 22:39 | Science Park (W-bound) | Willy Wicket (A) | — |
| 48x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~15 min | 30 | Sat 26 · Sun 25 | 05:25 | 23:41 | Sainsbury's (NE-bound) | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | Mangotsfield |
| m3x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~5 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:06 | 07:56 | Science Park (W-bound) | Willy Wicket (A) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Emersons Green 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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Emersons Green to Downend?
3 routes run directly from Emersons Green to Downend: the m3 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 48x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the m3x (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the m3, 48 times each weekday — board at Science Park (W-bound) and get off at Willy Wicket (A), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Emersons Green to Downend?
Between 3 minutes on the m3 and 15 on the 48x, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Emersons Green to Downend?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Emersons Green to Downend?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.