m3x Bristol to Emersons Green via Frenchay, Downend

Operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West. First bus 07:00, last bus 18:00. 7 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.60 — more.

Next towards Emersons Green from The Centre (C2): tomorrow 16:10

Next towards Bristol from Emersons Green (NE-bound): tomorrow 07:00

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Timetable

Ends at Emersons Green · Monday to Friday · 4 journeys
Stop 16:1016:3517:2518:00
The Centre (C2) 16:1016:3517:2518:00
Broadmead (B1) 16:1216:3717:2718:02
Cabot Circus (S1) 16:1516:4017:3018:05
Hambrook (E-bound) 16:3016:5517:4818:17
Willy Wicket (B) 16:3617:0117:5318:23
Emerald Park (SE-bound) 16:3917:0417:5718:26
Science Park (E-bound) 16:4117:0617:5818:28
School Square (S-bound) 16:4417:0918:0118:31
Lyde Green P&R (SW-bound) 16:4617:1118:0318:33
Emersons Green (NE-bound) 16:5017:1518:0718:36

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 m3x

Adult single £2.60

The same for any journey on the m3x, 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, 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 m3x

m3x towards Emersons Green

All 10 stops
  1. The Centre (C2) Bristol City Centre
  2. Broadmead (B1) Broadmead
  3. Cabot Circus (S1) Cabot Circus
  4. Hambrook (E-bound) Frenchay
  5. Willy Wicket (B) Downend
  6. Emerald Park (SE-bound) Emersons Green
  7. Science Park (E-bound) Emersons Green
  8. School Square (S-bound) Lyde Green
  9. Lyde Green P&R (SW-bound) Lyde Green
  10. Emersons Green (NE-bound) Emersons Green

m3x towards Bristol

All 10 stops
  1. Emersons Green (NE-bound) Emersons Green
  2. Lyde Green P&R (NE-bound) Lyde Green
  3. School Square (N-bound) Lyde Green
  4. Science Park (W-bound) Emersons Green
  5. Emerald Park (NW-bound) Emersons Green
  6. Willy Wicket (A) Downend
  7. Hambrook (W-bound) Frenchay
  8. Cabot Circus (S2) Cabot Circus
  9. Broadmead (B2) Broadmead
  10. The Centre (C1) Bristol City Centre

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first m3x bus?

The first m3x departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last m3x bus?

The last m3x on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the m3x bus cost?

First Bristol, Bath & the West's published fares on the m3x: 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 m3x bus?

The m3x 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.