Bus from Staple Hill (South Gloucestershire) to Bristol City Centre
4 direct routes · 28–55 min · first bus 04:54, last bus 23:32 (weekdays); the 49 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Bristol City Centre as of 12:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Staple Hill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~47 min | 35 | Sat 30 · Sun 27 | 04:54 | 23:32 | The Portcullis | The Centre (C3) | Soundwell & Kingswood |
| 49 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~38 min | 32 | Sat 30 · Sun 23 | 24 hours | The Portcullis (B) | The Centre (C9) | — | |
| 49x | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~28 min | 30 | Sat 27 · Sun 24 | 05:13 | 23:28 | The Portcullis (B) | The Centre (C9) | — |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~55 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:53 | 19:14 | Pendennis Road (E-bound) | The Centre (C3) | Soundwell & Kingswood |
Times are for the first boarding point in Staple Hill 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 7 bus, 49 bus, 49x bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Staple Hill 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 Staple Hill to Bristol City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Staple Hill to Bristol City Centre: the 7 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 49 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 49x (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 18 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 7, 35 times each weekday — board at The Portcullis and get off at The Centre (C3), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Staple Hill to Bristol City Centre?
Between 28 minutes on the 49x and 55 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Soundwell, Kingswood on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Staple Hill to Bristol City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:54 and the last around 23:32 — and the 49 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Staple Hill to Bristol City Centre?
Adult singles from Staple Hill to Bristol City Centre: £2.60 on the 7, 49, 49x 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.