Bus from Fishponds to Downend (South Gloucestershire)
6 direct routes · 11–66 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 00:12 (weekdays); the 48 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Downend (South Gloucestershire) as of 08:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fishponds, 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 | ~11 min | 32 | Sat 30 · Sun 23 | 24 hours | Hockeys Lane (NE-bound) | The Horseshoe (SW-bound) | — | |
| 48x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~11 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 24 | 05:52 | 00:12 | Hockeys Lane (NE-bound) | Oakdale Road (NE-bound) | — |
| 47x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~14 min | 27 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 20:03 | Straits Parade (B) | Hurstwood Road (SW-bound) | — |
| 534 | Eurocoaches | ~66 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:45 | 14:56 | New Station Road (Stop A) | Oakdale Road (S-bound) | Kingswood, Hanham, Longwell Green, Kingswood, Soundwell, Staple Hill & 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 | ~19 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:18 | 16:43 | Heathcote Road (N-bound) | Oakdale Road (NE-bound) | Staple Hill |
| 47 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~11 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 07:26 | 07:26 | Straits Parade (B) | Hurstwood Road (SW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fishponds 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 Fishponds to Downend
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 Fishponds to Downend?
6 routes run directly from Fishponds to Downend: 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 Hockeys Lane (NE-bound) and get off at The Horseshoe (SW-bound), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fishponds to Downend?
Between 11 minutes on the 48 and 66 on the 534, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fishponds to Downend?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 00:12 — and the 48 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fishponds to Downend?
Adult singles from Fishponds to Downend: £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.