Bus from Southmead to Clifton (Bristol)
5 direct routes · 15–22 min · first bus 05:34, last bus 00:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clifton (Bristol) as of 12:50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~16 min | 34 | Sat 36 · Sun 31 | 05:34 | 00:06 | Kingsholm Road (SW-bound) | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | — |
| 505 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~22 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 9 | 06:20 | 22:10 | Southmead Hospital | Christ Church (S-bound) | — |
| 2a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~16 min | 25 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 19:29 | Greenway Park (SW-bound) | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | — |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~22 min | 9 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 15:17 | Southmead Hospital (C) | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | — |
| Y6 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~15 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 07:54 | 20:17 | Greenway Park (SW-bound) | Apsley Road (SE-bound) | — |
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 2 bus, 505 bus, 2a bus or 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Southmead to Clifton
- £2.60 adult single, £3.50 return on the 505 (Stagecoach South Wales)
- £2.60 adult single on the Y6 (First Bristol, Bath & the West)
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 Clifton?
5 routes run directly from Southmead to Clifton: the 2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 505 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 2a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales), the Y6 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 2, 34 times each weekday — board at Kingsholm Road (SW-bound) and get off at Apsley Road (SE-bound), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southmead to Clifton?
Between 15 minutes on the Y6 and 22 on the 505, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southmead to Clifton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:34 and the last around 00:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southmead to Clifton?
Adult singles from Southmead to Clifton: £2.60 on the 505 (Stagecoach South Wales); £2.60 on the 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.