The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 50 buses that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus22:102h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0:50London, Victoria Coach Station£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:252h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0:10London, Victoria Coach Station£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:003h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)17:05London, Victoria Coach Station£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:303h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)17:30London, Victoria Coach Station£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:003h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)18:10London, Victoria Coach Station£41One-way0 changes
NX04021:002h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)23:35London, Victoria Coach Station£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:102h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0:50London, Victoria Coach Station£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:352h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)22:15London, Victoria Coach Station£81One-way0 changes
NX50212:302h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)15:10London, Victoria Coach Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:252h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0:10London, Victoria Coach Station£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 167 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £21 Average Price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) coaches for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 · NX025 | 3:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 8:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 8:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 5:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 8:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 9:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 6:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 9:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 7:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 7:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 8:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 11:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 12:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 9:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 12:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 12:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 12:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 10:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 13:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h55 | 16:55 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 14:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 11:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 12:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h15 | 15:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX502 | 12:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 15:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h15 | 16:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 13:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 16:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 17:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 18:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 15:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 18:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h55 | 21:10 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 16:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h20 | 19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 17:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 20:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 20:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 20:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 18:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 22:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 22:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 20:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 21:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 23:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 0:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 0:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
NX201 · NX035 | 0:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 4:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX032 | 2:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 6:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 3:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Buses from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 39 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:45, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 167 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 167 km |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 2:45 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)You can travel by bus between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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