Bus from Southmead to Kingswood (South Gloucestershire)
2 direct routes · about 48 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kingswood (South Gloucestershire) as of 11:16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~48 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 14 | 06:30 | 22:35 | Southmead Hospital (C) | Kings Chase Centre (Stop A) | Staple Hill & Soundwell |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~51 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 18:45 | Southmead Hospital (C) | Cecil Road (SW-bound) | Staple Hill & Soundwell |
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 17 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Southmead to Kingswood
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 Kingswood?
2 routes run directly from Southmead to Kingswood: the 17 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 17, 17 times each weekday — board at Southmead Hospital (C) and get off at Kings Chase Centre (Stop A), about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southmead to Kingswood?
Around 48 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Staple Hill, Soundwell on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Southmead to Kingswood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southmead to Kingswood?
Adult singles from Southmead to Kingswood: £2.60 on the 17 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.