72 Temple Meads to Frenchay via Bristol, Abbey Wood
Operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West. First bus 05:15, last bus 23:15. 37 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:00, last 22:00. Fares: adult single £2.60 — more.
Wanted a different 72? 27 other bus routes are numbered 72 elsewhere in the UK — see every 72 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:55 | 20:50 | 21:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Meads Stn (T6) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:55 | 20:50 | 21:45 |
| The Centre (C7) | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:09 | 13:09 | 14:09 | 15:08 | 16:08 | 17:08 | 18:08 | 19:08 | 20:03 | 20:57 | 21:52 |
| Cotham Hill (E-bound) | 09:17 | 10:17 | 11:19 | 12:20 | 13:22 | 14:21 | 15:21 | 16:21 | 17:21 | 18:21 | 19:20 | 20:14 | 21:07 | 22:02 |
| Horfield Health Centre (E-bound) | 09:32 | 10:33 | 11:36 | 12:38 | 13:41 | 14:39 | 15:39 | 16:40 | 17:39 | 18:38 | 19:37 | 20:30 | 21:22 | 22:17 |
| Frenchay Campus (Stop A) | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:46 | 12:49 | 13:52 | 14:50 | 15:51 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:49 | 19:47 | 20:41 | 21:33 | 22:28 |
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.
Fares on the 72
Adult single £2.60
The same for any journey on the 72, 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.
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.
Route map
All stops on route 72
72 towards Frenchay
All 32 stops
- Temple Meads Stn (T6) Temple Meads
- Temple Meads Stn (T2) Temple Meads
- Bristol Bridge (R8) Redcliffe
- Baldwin Street (R10) Bristol City Centre
- The Centre (C7) Bristol City Centre
- College Green (P1) Bristol City Centre
- Park Street Top (U6) Tyndalls Park
- Triangle West (U3) Tyndalls Park
- Queen's Avenue (E-bound) Tyndalls Park
- Tyndall Avenue (NE-bound) Tyndalls Park
- Myrtle Road (N-bound) Kingsdown
- Cotham Hill (E-bound) Cotham
- Cotham Side (N-bound) Cotham
- Cotham Park (N-bound) Cotham
- Redland Station (C) Redland
- Zetland Road Junction Bishopston
- Sommerville Road (N-bound) Bishopston
- Hatherley Road (N-bound) Bishopston
- Nevil Road (N-bound) Bishopston
- Ashley Down Road (N-bound) Horfield
- Churchways Avenue (N-bound) Horfield
- Memorial Stadium (NE-bound) Horfield
- Filton Avenue Horfield
- Horfield Health Centre (E-bound) Horfield
- Turville Drive (E-bound) Lockleaze
- Landseer Avenue (E-bound) Lockleaze
- Gainsborough Square (Stop B) Lockleaze
- Hogarth Walk (N-bound) Lockleaze
- The Square (NW-bound) Abbey Wood
- Wallshut Wood (SE-bound) Abbey Wood
- Platts Wood (E-bound) Abbey Wood
- Frenchay Campus (Stop A) Frenchay
72 towards Temple Meads
All 29 stops
- Frenchay Campus (Stop A) Frenchay
- Platts Wood (W-bound) Abbey Wood
- The Square (SE-bound) Abbey Wood
- Hogarth Walk (SW-bound) Lockleaze
- Cameron Walk (W-bound) Lockleaze
- Landseer Avenue (W-bound) Lockleaze
- Turville Drive (W-bound) Lockleaze
- Horfield Health Centre (W-bound) Horfield
- Lockleaze Road (SW-bound) Horfield
- Memorial Stadium (SW-bound) Horfield
- Churchways Avenue (S-bound) Horfield
- Ashley Down Road (S-bound) Horfield
- Nevil Road (S-bound) Bishopston
- Hatherley Road (S-bound) Bishopston
- Sommerville Road (S-bound) Bishopston
- Kingsley Road (SW-bound) Bishopston
- Redland Station (B) Redland
- Cotham Park (SE-bound) Cotham
- Cotham Side (SW-bound) Cotham
- Cotham Hill (W-bound) Cotham
- Myrtle Road (S-bound) Kingsdown
- Elton Road (W-bound) Tyndalls Park
- Queen's Road (U2) Tyndalls Park
- College Green (P2) Bristol City Centre
- Baldwin Street (C13) Bristol City Centre
- Baldwin Street (R11) Bristol City Centre
- Bristol Bridge (R9) Redcliffe
- Victoria Street (R7) Redcliffe
- Temple Meads Stn (T6) Temple Meads
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 72 bus?
The first 72 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 72 bus?
The last 72 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 72 bus cost?
First Bristol, Bath & the West's published fares on the 72: 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 72 bus?
The 72 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.