73 Bristol to Frenchay via Horfield, Abbey Wood
Operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West. First bus 06:29, last bus 06:29. Fares: adult single £2.60 — more.
Wanted a different 73? 30 other bus routes are numbered 73 elsewhere in the UK — see every 73 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:29 |
|---|---|
| The Centre (C6) | 06:29 |
| Horfield Health Centre (E-bound) | 06:45 |
| Frenchay Campus (Stop A1) | 06:55 |
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 73
Adult single £2.60
The same for any journey on the 73, 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: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 73
73 towards Frenchay
All 23 stops
- The Centre (C6) Bristol City Centre
- Christmas Steps (C12) Bristol City Centre
- The Haymarket (B7) Broadmead
- Stokes Croft (N1) Kingsdown
- Nine Tree Hill (N-bound) Montpelier
- Montpelier High School (N-bound) Montpelier
- 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 A1) Frenchay
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 73 bus?
The first 73 departure leaves at 06:29 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 73 bus?
The last 73 leaves its first stop at 06:29. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 73 bus cost?
First Bristol, Bath & the West's published fares on the 73: 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 73 bus?
The 73 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.