Bus from Portishead to Bristol
3 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bristol as of 09:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portishead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~39 min | 45 | Sat 38 · Sun 23 | 05:41 | 23:10 | The Precinct (Stop C) | Trinity Church (E-bound) | Sheepway, Portbury, Easton-in-Gordano, Pill, Abbots Leigh & Leigh Woods |
| X10 | The Big Lemon | ~46 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 16:16 | The Precinct (Stop C) | Monk's Park Avenue (W-bound) | Sheepway, Cribbs Causeway, Patchway & Filton |
| B2 | Bakers Dolphin | ~45 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:27 | 07:27 | The Precinct (Stop C) | Jacob's Wells Road (NW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portishead 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 X4 bus, X10 bus or B2 bus timetable.
Fares from Portishead to Bristol
- £2.60 adult single on the X4 (First Bristol, Bath & the West)
- £3.00 adult single, £4.50 return on the X10 (The Big Lemon)
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 Portishead to Bristol?
3 routes run directly from Portishead to Bristol: the X4 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the X10 (The Big Lemon), the B2 (Bakers Dolphin). The most frequent is the X4, 45 times each weekday — board at The Precinct (Stop C) and get off at Trinity Church (E-bound), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portishead to Bristol?
Around 39 minutes on the X4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sheepway, Portbury, Easton-in-Gordano, Pill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portishead to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portishead to Bristol?
Adult singles from Portishead to Bristol: £2.60 on the X4 (First Bristol, Bath & the West); £3.00 on the X10 (The Big Lemon). 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.