46 Bristol to Frenchay via Eastville, Fishponds

Operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West. First bus 05:55, last bus 21:15. 53 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.60 — more.

Next towards Frenchay from The Centre (C9): 15:55, 16:20, 16:55

Next towards Bristol from Frenchay Campus (Stop B): 15:57, 16:35, 16:57

Wanted a different 46? 30 other bus routes are numbered 46 elsewhere in the UK — see every 46 bus timetable by area.

Live Traffic Update: Stapleton Road — Stapleton Road A432 by Thrissell Street has Temporary Signals for Road Works. Please use caution whilst travelling through & Expect Delays All disruptions →
Stop closure: Blackberry Hospital A — Blackberry Hospital A will be closed 12 to 16 Oct 2026 All disruptions →
Stop closure: Lodge Causeway — Lodge Causeway stop will be closed 14 & 15 Oct 2026 All disruptions →

Timetable

Ends at UWE Frenchay · Monday to Friday · 27 journeys
Stop 05:5506:4507:2007:5508:2009:0009:3510:1010:4011:1511:3512:1512:3513:1513:4014:2014:5015:3015:5516:2016:5517:3518:0018:3519:1020:1021:10
The Centre (C9) 05:5506:4507:2007:5508:2009:0009:3510:1010:4011:1511:3512:1512:3513:1513:4014:2014:5015:3015:5516:2016:5517:3518:0018:3519:1020:1021:10
Robertson Road (opp) 06:0806:5907:3608:1408:4009:1909:5610:3011:0111:3711:5712:3813:0013:3814:0414:4415:1315:5616:2116:4617:2118:0218:2718:5919:3320:3121:30
Hockeys Lane (NE-bound) 06:1407:0707:4508:2608:5309:3010:0610:3911:1111:4712:0712:4813:1013:4914:1614:5615:2616:0816:3416:5917:3418:1318:3819:0919:4220:3921:39
Frenchay Campus (Stop B) 06:2707:2008:1008:4909:1509:4810:2210:5611:2612:0412:2413:0513:2614:0614:3215:1415:4616:2616:5217:1817:5218:2918:5419:2319:5720:5321:53

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with First Bristol, Bath & the West whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 46

Adult single £2.60

The same for any journey on the 46, however far you go.

First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. Fares change — check with First Bristol, Bath & the West before you travel.

55–74% on time
average delay 2.5 min · the range 103 live GPS observations over 30 days can support

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Bristol, Bath & the West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 46 bus?

The first 46 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 46 bus?

The last 46 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 46 bus cost?

First Bristol, Bath & the West's published fares on the 46: adult single £2.60. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Bristol, Bath & the West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 46 bus?

The 46 is operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West.

Timetable data from First Bristol, Bath & the West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.