U5 Bath Spa University circular via Newbridge, Lower Bristol Road
Operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West. First bus 08:35, last bus 17:35. 32 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.60 — more.
Wanted a different U5? 1 other bus route is numbered U5 elsewhere in the UK — see every U5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:35 | 08:47 | 08:59 | 08:56 | 09:08 | 09:20 | 09:32 | 09:44 | 09:56 | 10:10 | 10:35 | 10:50 | 11:15 | 11:35 | 11:50 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 12:50 | 13:15 | 13:35 | 13:50 | 14:25 | 14:35 | 15:00 | 15:25 | 15:35 | 16:00 | 16:25 | 16:35 | 17:00 | 17:25 | 17:35 |
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| Newton Park Library (NE-bound) | · | · | · | 08:56 | 09:08 | 09:20 | 09:32 | 09:44 | 09:56 | 10:10 | 10:35 | 10:50 | 11:15 | 11:35 | 11:50 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 12:50 | 13:15 | 13:35 | 13:50 | 14:25 | 14:35 | 15:00 | 15:25 | 15:35 | 16:00 | 16:25 | 16:35 | 17:00 | 17:25 | 17:35 |
| Charmouth Road (SE-bound) | · | · | · | 09:06 | 09:18 | 09:30 | 09:42 | 09:54 | 10:06 | 10:20 | 10:45 | 11:00 | 11:25 | 11:45 | 12:00 | 12:25 | 12:45 | 13:00 | 13:25 | 13:45 | 14:00 | 14:35 | 14:45 | 15:10 | 15:35 | 15:45 | 16:10 | 16:35 | 16:45 | 17:10 | 17:35 | 17:45 |
| Bellotts Road (W-bound) | 08:35 | 08:47 | 08:59 | 09:11 | 09:23 | 09:35 | 09:47 | 09:59 | 10:11 | 10:25 | 10:50 | 11:05 | 11:30 | 11:50 | 12:05 | 12:30 | 12:50 | 13:05 | 13:30 | 13:50 | 14:05 | 14:40 | 14:50 | 15:15 | 15:40 | 15:50 | 16:15 | 16:40 | 16:50 | 17:15 | 17:40 | 17:50 |
| Twerton Mill (W-bound) | 08:38 | 08:51 | 09:02 | 09:15 | 09:27 | 09:39 | 09:51 | 10:03 | 10:15 | 10:29 | 10:54 | 11:09 | 11:34 | 11:54 | 12:09 | 12:34 | 12:54 | 13:09 | 13:34 | 13:54 | 14:09 | 14:44 | 14:54 | 15:19 | 15:44 | 15:54 | 16:19 | 16:44 | 16:54 | 17:19 | 17:44 | 17:54 |
| Newton Park Library (NE-bound) | 08:49 | 09:02 | 09:13 | 09:26 | 09:38 | 09:50 | 10:02 | 10:14 | 10:26 | 10:40 | 11:05 | 11:20 | 11:45 | 12:05 | 12:20 | 12:45 | 13:05 | 13:20 | 13:45 | 14:05 | 14:20 | 14:55 | 15:05 | 15:31 | 15:56 | 16:06 | 16:31 | 16:56 | 17:06 | 17:31 | 17:56 | 18:06 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the U5
Adult single £2.60
The same for any journey on the U5, 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 U5
U5 towards Bath Spa University
All 20 stops
- Newton Park Library (NE-bound) Bath Spa University
- Pope Court (N-bound) Bath Spa University
- Newton Park (N-bound) Newton St Loe
- The Globe (E-bound) Newton St Loe
- Twerton Fork (E-bound) Newton St Loe
- Newbridge Gardens (SE-bound) Newbridge
- Rudmore Park (SE-bound) Newbridge
- Charmouth Road (SE-bound) Newbridge
- Horstmann Close (E-bound) Newbridge
- The Weston (E-bound) Lower Weston
- Bellotts Road (W-bound) Lower Bristol Road
- Burnham Road (SW-bound) Lower Bristol Road
- Twerton Bridge (W-bound) Lower Bristol Road
- Twerton Mill (W-bound) Lower Bristol Road
- Newton Brook (W-bound) Newton St Loe
- Twerton Fork (W-bound) Newton St Loe
- The Globe (W-bound) Newton St Loe
- Newton Park (S-bound) Newton St Loe
- Main House (N-bound) Bath Spa University
- Newton Park Library (NE-bound) Bath Spa University
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first U5 bus?
The first U5 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last U5 bus?
The last U5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the U5 bus cost?
First Bristol, Bath & the West's published fares on the U5: 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 U5 bus?
The U5 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.