71 Temple Meads to Aztec West via Bristol, Filton

Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. First bus 05:45, last bus 17:50. 26 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.60 — more.

Next towards Aztec West from Temple Meads Stn (T6): tomorrow 06:30

Next towards Temple Meads from Southmead Hospital (C): tomorrow 05:52

Wanted a different 71? 34 other bus routes are numbered 71 elsewhere in the UK — see every 71 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Southmead Hospital unless marked “to …” · Monday to Friday · 12 journeys
Stop 06:30 to Aztec West Park Avenue07:00 to Aztec West Park Avenue07:35 to Aztec West Park Avenue09:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:07 to Aztec West Park Avenue16:07 to Aztec West Park Avenue17:30
Temple Meads Stn (T6) 06:3007:0007:3509:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0716:0717:30
The Centre (C7) 06:4007:1007:4709:1210:1211:1212:1213:1214:1215:1916:1917:42
Black Boy Hill 06:5207:2208:0109:2410:2411:2412:2413:2414:2415:3216:3417:54
Redland Station (C) 06:5607:2608:0609:2910:2911:2912:2913:2914:2915:3716:3917:59
Muller Road Top (C) 07:0707:3708:1909:4010:4011:4012:4013:4014:4015:5016:5318:10
Southmead Hospital (B) ···09:4510:4511:4512:4513:4514:45··18:15
Filton College (N-bound) 07:1607:4608:28······15:5917:02·
Park Avenue (SW-bound) 07:2807:5808:39······16:1017:13·

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.

The 71 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Fares on the 71

Adult single £2.60

The same for any journey on the 71, however far you go.

Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South Wales before you travel.

19–41% on time
average delay 9.3 min · the range 66 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 Stagecoach South Wales 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.

Route map

All stops on route 71

71 towards Temple Meads

All 46 stops
  1. Park Avenue (SW-bound) Aztec West
  2. Waterside Drive (NE-bound) Aztec West
  3. Hempton Lane (NE-bound) Aztec West
  4. Approach Road (E-bound) Aztec West
  5. Aztec West Roundabout (Stop B) Patchway
  6. Hempton Lane (S-bound) Patchway
  7. Underpass (S-bound) Patchway
  8. The Grove (S-bound) Patchway
  9. Callicroft Road (S-bound) Patchway
  10. Gipsy Patch Lane (S-bound) Filton
  11. Cleve Road (S-bound) Filton
  12. Filton College (S-bound) Filton
  13. Filton Church (SW-bound) Filton
  14. Springfields (S-bound) Filton
  15. Elm Park (S-bound) Filton
  16. Northville Road (S-bound) Filton
  17. Monk's Park Avenue (E-bound) Southmead
  18. Sherston Road (NW-bound) Southmead
  19. Southmead Hospital (C) Southmead
  20. Sherston Road (Se-bound) Southmead
  21. Monk's Park Avenue (W-bound) Southmead
  22. Filton Road (S-bound) Horfield
  23. Horfield Sports Centre (S-bound) Horfield
  24. Muller Road Top (B) Horfield Common
  25. Churchways Avenue (S-bound) Horfield
  26. Ashley Down Road (S-bound) Horfield
  27. Nevil Road (S-bound) Bishopston
  28. Hatherley Road (S-bound) Bishopston
  29. Sommerville Road (S-bound) Bishopston
  30. Kingsley Road (SW-bound) Bishopston
  31. Redland Station Redland
  32. Ermleet Road (W-bound) Redland
  33. Chapel Green Lane (NW-bound) Redland
  34. Grove Road (W-bound) Redland
  35. Black Boy Hill (D) Redland
  36. Apsley Road (SE-bound) Clifton
  37. Clifton Down Station (S-bound) Clifton Down
  38. Belgrave Road (S-bound) Clifton
  39. Queen's Road (U2) Tyndalls Park
  40. College Green (P2) Bristol City Centre
  41. The Centre (C8) Bristol City Centre
  42. Nelson Street (B5) Broadmead
  43. Wine Street (B18) Broadmead
  44. Bristol Bridge (R9) Redcliffe
  45. Victoria Street (R7) Redcliffe
  46. Temple Meads Stn (T6) Temple Meads

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 71 bus?

The first 71 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 71 bus?

The last 71 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 71 bus cost?

Stagecoach South Wales's published fares on the 71: adult single £2.60. The 71 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South Wales day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 71 bus?

The 71 is operated by Stagecoach South Wales.

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