🚌 Bus from Southmead to Bristol City Centre
5 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 04:43, last bus 22:58 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~44 min | 150 | 04:43 | 22:58 | Arnside Road (SW-bound) |
| 24 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~49 min | 150 | 05:00 | 22:15 | Southmead Hospital (B) |
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~34 min | 103 | 05:17 | 03:32 | Arnside Road (SW-bound) |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~88 min | 12 | 07:20 | 18:45 | Southmead Hospital (C) |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~33 min | 9 | 05:52 | 15:17 | Southmead Hospital (C) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
5 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 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales).
How long does the bus take from Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
Around 44 minutes on the 76, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 76) leaves around 04:43 and the last around 22:58. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southmead to Bristol City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.