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TomorrowApr 19
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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

8:25AM
10h10m
6:35PM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
CheapestFastest
Bristol - Bond St
Cheapest
Fastest
9:00PM
13h25m
10:25AM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
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Bristol - Cabot Circus (S2)
2nd Cheapest
11:40PM
13h55m
1:35PM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
Bristol - Bond St
Bus Edinburgh to Bristol: Trip Overview

Bus Edinburgh to Bristol: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$28
Average bus trip duration15h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure8:25 AM
Distance312 miles (502 km)
Latest bus departure11:40 PM

Edinburgh to Bristol Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:25AM - 11:40PM
Minimum Price$23
Average Ticket Price$28
Minimum Trip Duration10h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration15h35m
Distance312 miles (502 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Megabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Edinburgh - Bristol

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Edinburgh to Bristol is about 15h 35m, but you can get there in as little as 10h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 312 miles (503 km) that separate the two cities.

Edinburgh and Bristol are 312 miles (503 km) apart.

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Megabus UK. The number of buses running from Edinburgh to Bristol may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Edinburgh to Bristol as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 8:25 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:40 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Bristol from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will depart from Bus Station and arrive at Bond St. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Edinburgh to Bristol by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $21.

The bus ticket costs $28 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $21 and $96, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bristol Zoo Gardens, Brunel’s SS Great Britain, Bristol Aquarium, HorseWorld and Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/16
$23
04/17
$23
Today
$23
04/19
$23
04/20
$23
04/21
$23
04/22
$23
04/23
$23
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Bristol was searched and found on Apr 18, 2024 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $31 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2024-04-23.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Edinburgh and Bristol!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Edinburgh to Bristol, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Edinburgh to Bristol will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Edinburgh to Bristol, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time15h 35mAvg Price$28Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time6h 15mAvg Price$279Daily Departures5

The best way to travel between Edinburgh and Bristol is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $28 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $21. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bristol, choose the bus, as it will take you from Edinburgh to Bristol in about 6h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Edinburgh by bus?

Bus from Bristol to Edinburgh

You can also go to Bristol by train

Train from Edinburgh to Bristol

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