Bus from Southmead to Bristol City Centre
7 direct routes · 27–88 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 00:06 (weekdays); the 76 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Bristol City Centre as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southmead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~39 min | 65 | Sat 48 · Sun 35 | 24 hours | Kingsholm Road (NE-bound) | The Centre (C5) | — | |
| 24 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~52 min | 64 | Sat 50 · Sun 29 | 05:05 | 23:45 | Southmead Hospital (B) | The Centre (C5) | — |
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~31 min | 34 | Sat 36 · Sun 31 | 05:34 | 00:06 | Kingsholm Road (SW-bound) | The Centre (C8) | — |
| 2a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~33 min | 25 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 19:29 | Greenway Park (SW-bound) | The Centre (C8) | — |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~88 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 18:45 | Southmead Hospital (C) | The Centre (C3) | Staple Hill, Soundwell & Kingswood |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~33 min | 9 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 15:17 | Southmead Hospital (C) | The Centre (C8) | — |
| Y6 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~27 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 07:54 | 20:17 | Greenway Park (SW-bound) | The Centre (C8) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southmead 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 76 bus, 24 bus, 2 bus, 2a bus, 18 bus or 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Southmead 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 Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
7 routes run directly from Southmead to Bristol City Centre: the 76 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 24 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales), the Y6 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 76, 65 times each weekday — board at Kingsholm Road (NE-bound) and get off at The Centre (C5), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
Between 27 minutes on the Y6 and 88 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 00:06 — and the 76 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
Adult singles from Southmead to Bristol City Centre: £2.60 on the 18 and Y6 (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.