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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Bristol from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
$40
tomorrow
$72
Saturday
$60
Sunday
$60
Monday
$54
Tuesday
$52
Wednesday
$52

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 30m 11:05 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:35 PM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $40
FlixBus 13h 26m 8:39 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 10:05 PM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 13h 55m 8:50 PM Edinburgh Princes Street 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $62
National Express 13h 30m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:15 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $69
National Express 14h 45m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:20 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $72

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 30m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:15 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 13h 47m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 13h 44m 9:01 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 13h 55m 8:50 PM Edinburgh Princes Street 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $86
National Express 14h 15m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $98
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Ratho, you can save more than $20? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 28%
      13h 25m
      Edinburgh
      8 mi
      9:55 PM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      11:20 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Carlisle, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      16h 30m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      11:35 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • National Express
      8h 55m
      0
      12:55 AM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      9:50 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 30m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:15 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 13h 45m 8:20 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 10:05 PM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 14h 55m 8:50 PM Edinburgh Princes Street 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 14h 50m 8:55 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Station 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $72
National Express 14h 15m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $87
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Manchester, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 30m
      0
      8:20 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      3:20 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      3:25 PM
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      6:50 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 30m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:15 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 13h 47m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $70
FlixBus 13h 44m 9:01 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $70
FlixBus 13h 55m 8:50 PM Edinburgh Princes Street 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $82
National Express 12h 5m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:30 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $125
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Ratho, you can save more than $9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 15%
      13h 16m
      Edinburgh
      8 mi
      8:49 AM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      10:05 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Manchester, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 11m
      0
      8:39 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      3:20 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      3:25 PM
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      6:50 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel Time is 1h 54m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 31m 8:34 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 10:05 PM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 13h 13m 10:07 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 11:20 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 13h 47m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $55
National Express 13h 30m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:15 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $59
National Express 14h 45m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:20 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Manchester, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 11m
      0
      8:39 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      3:20 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      3:25 PM
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      6:50 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
    Travel Time is 3h 2m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 47m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 13h 44m 9:01 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 10:45 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 13h 13m 10:07 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 11:20 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $54
National Express 13h 30m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:15 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $59
National Express 14h 45m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:20 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Manchester, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 34m
      0
      9:01 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 6h 10m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      8:50 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 21m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 54m 6:01 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 7:55 PM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 13h 51m 6:04 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 7:55 PM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 13h 13m 10:07 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 11:20 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $54
National Express 14h 45m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:20 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $60
National Express 13h 30m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:15 AM Bristol Coach Station  Economy $81
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bristol via Manchester, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 34m
      0
      9:01 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 6h 10m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      8:50 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 21m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Bristol is $39 on 11/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Edinburgh to Bristol. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Bristol.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 148 buses from Edinburgh to Bristol, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Bristol, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 32 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus $39
Fastest Bus 10h 50m
Earliest Bus 8:20 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 32 Ø
Distance 311.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Bristol

Every day, 32 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
Thursday 10/22
$40
Friday 10/23
$72
Saturday 10/24
$60
Sunday 10/25
$60
Monday 10/26
$55
Tuesday 10/27
$52
Wednesday 10/28
$52
Thursday 10/29
$58
Friday 10/30
$71
Saturday 10/31
$61
Sunday 11/01
$59
Monday 11/02
$40
Tuesday 11/03
$45
Wednesday 11/04
$42
Thursday 11/05
$44
Friday 11/06
$40
Saturday 11/07
$40
Sunday 11/08
$40
Monday 11/09
$40
Tuesday 11/10
$42
Wednesday 11/11
$40
Thursday 11/12
$39
Friday 11/13
$40
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $38, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Bristol. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol, with $40. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $65.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Bristol

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Bristol are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Bristol

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Bristol.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Bristol.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Bristol bus

How much does a Edinburgh Bristol bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 12h 30m to reach Bristol. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Bristol?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $178. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bristol.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Bristol each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Bristol bus route is served by approximately 32 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Bristol take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Bristol is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $72. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The earliest bus arriving in Bristol from Edinburgh starts at 8:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Bristol starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Bristol route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Bristol, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Bristol by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Bristol bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Bristol bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Bristol bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Bristol?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 32 daily trips between Edinburgh and Bristol. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Bristol?

Prices and availability for 32 trips between Edinburgh and Bristol change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Bristol

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Bristol

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