Bus from Nailsea to Bristol
5 direct routes · 19–40 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bristol as of 10:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nailsea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~19 min | 49 | Sat 45 · Sun 26 | 05:44 | 23:15 | Church Lane (NE-bound) | Trinity Church (E-bound) | Flax Bourton |
| X9 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~29 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 15 | 05:49 | 22:50 | Link Road (S-bound) | Trinity Church (E-bound) | Wraxall & Flax Bourton |
| X1a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~30 min | 3 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 16:35 | Church Lane (NE-bound) | Trinity Church (E-bound) | Flax Bourton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · B1, X6a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | Bakers Dolphin | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Hillcrest Road (NE-bound) | Jacob's Wells Road (NW-bound) | Wraxall & Flax Bourton |
| X6a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Link Road (S-bound) | Trinity Church (E-bound) | Wraxall & Flax Bourton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Nailsea 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 X1 bus, X9 bus, X1a bus or B1 bus timetable.
Fares from Nailsea to Bristol
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 Nailsea to Bristol?
5 routes run directly from Nailsea to Bristol: the X1 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the X9 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the X1a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the B1 (Bakers Dolphin), the X6a (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the X1, 49 times each weekday — board at Church Lane (NE-bound) and get off at Trinity Church (E-bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nailsea to Bristol?
Between 19 minutes on the X1 and 40 on the B1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Flax Bourton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nailsea to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:44 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nailsea to Bristol?
Adult singles from Nailsea to Bristol: £3.00 on the X1, X9, X1a and X6a (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.