Bus from Temple Meads to Clifton (Bristol)
5 direct routes · 20–33 min · first bus 04:46, last bus 00:01 (weekdays); the 8 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Clifton (Bristol) as of 08:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Temple Meads, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~33 min | 95 | Sat 73 · Sun 60 | 24 hours | Glass Wharf (T14) | Christ Church (S-bound) | — | |
| 1 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~20 min | 61 | Sat 52 · Sun 31 | 04:46 | 23:33 | Temple Meads Stn (T2) | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | — |
| 2 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~29 min | 36 | Sat 33 · Sun 32 | 04:50 | 00:01 | Temple Meads Stn (T2) | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | — |
| 2a | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~32 min | 22 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 18:12 | Temple Meads Stn (T2) | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | — |
| 71 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~22 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 17:30 | Temple Meads Stn (T6) | Apsley Road (NW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Temple Meads 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 8 bus, 1 bus, 2 bus, 2a bus or 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Temple Meads to Clifton
- £2.60 adult single on the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales)
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 Temple Meads to Clifton?
5 routes run directly from Temple Meads to Clifton: the 8 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 1 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 2a (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 8, 95 times each weekday — board at Glass Wharf (T14) and get off at Christ Church (S-bound), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Temple Meads to Clifton?
Between 20 minutes on the 1 and 33 on the 8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Temple Meads to Clifton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:46 and the last around 00:01 — and the 8 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Temple Meads to Clifton?
An adult single from Temple Meads to Clifton is £2.60 on the 71 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Temple Meads Stn (T6) to Apsley Road (NW-bound). 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.