Bus from New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre
4 direct routes · 39–52 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 00:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bristol City Centre as of 13:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in New Cheltenham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~49 min | 36 | Sat 37 · Sun 28 | 05:05 | 00:16 | Holly Green (N-bound) | The Centre (C3) | Soundwell |
| 7 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~39 min | 35 | Sat 30 · Sun 27 | 05:01 | 23:37 | Anchor Road | The Centre (C3) | — |
| 16 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~52 min | 24 | Sat 23 · Sun 24 | 06:13 | 18:59 | Morley Terrace (S-bound) | The Centre (C5) | — |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~44 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:04 | 19:24 | Morley Terrace (S-bound) | The Centre (C3) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in New Cheltenham 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 6 bus, 7 bus, 16 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre
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 New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre?
4 routes run directly from New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre: the 6 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 7 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 16 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 6, 36 times each weekday — board at Holly Green (N-bound) and get off at The Centre (C3), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre?
Between 39 minutes on the 7 and 52 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Soundwell on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 00:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre?
Adult singles from New Cheltenham to Bristol City Centre: £2.60 on the 6, 7, 16 and 18 (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.