71 Temple Meads Stn (T6) ↔ Southmead Hospital

Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. First bus 05:45, last bus 17:50. 26 journeys on weekdays.

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 →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

71 towards Southmead Hospital — Monday to Friday (12 journeys)
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·

Route map

All stops on route 71

71 towards Temple Meads Stn (T6)

  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. Southmead Hospital (C) Southmead
  18. Sherston Road (NW-bound) Southmead
  19. Monk's Park Avenue (E-bound) Southmead
  20. Sherston Road (Se-bound) Southmead
  21. Monk's Park Avenue (W-bound) Southmead
  22. Horfield Sports Centre (S-bound) Horfield
  23. Filton Road (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

Service history & registered changes

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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?

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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.