Bus from Staple Hill (South Gloucestershire) to Southmead
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 22:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southmead as of 07:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~40 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 14 | 05:48 | 22:04 | The Portcullis (B) | Southmead Hospital (C) | — |
| 18 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~37 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 20:04 | The Portcullis (B) | Southmead Hospital (C) | — |
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 17 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Staple Hill to Southmead
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 Southmead?
2 routes run directly from Staple Hill to Southmead: 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 The Portcullis (B) and get off at Southmead Hospital (C), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Staple Hill to Southmead?
Around 40 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Staple Hill to Southmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 22:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Staple Hill to Southmead?
Adult singles from Staple Hill to Southmead: £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.