The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Buses per day
68
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 £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 68 buses that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 66 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 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
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Compare train and coach 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 £26.
Distance: 167 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price | £20 Average Price |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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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, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX040 | Delayed 11:00 03:45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 09:00 09:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 04:30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 09:00 09:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 05:10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 09:00 09:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 05:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 09:00 09:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 09:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 08:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 06:10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 09:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h20 | 08:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h50 | 09:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 06:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 09:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 09:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 07:15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 10:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 07:45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 10:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 11:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 08:30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:45 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h45 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:45 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h20 | 11:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 08:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 12:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 11:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h50 | 12:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h20 | 11:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 09:30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 12:15 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 12:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h15 | 12:15 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h45 | 12:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 10:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 12:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 11:00 10:30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 13:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h20 | 13:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 11:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 14:00 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 15:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 15:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h40 | 15:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 3h10 | 15:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX502 | 12:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 15:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 12:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 15:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 15:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h45 | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 13:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 16:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h15 | 15:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 16:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 16:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 13:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 16:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 17:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 16:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h20 | 16:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 14:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 17:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h50 | 17:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 17:00 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 14:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 18:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 17:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h20 | 17:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h55 | 18:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 15:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 19:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 18:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 16:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 16:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 20:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 19:40 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 17:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h15 | 20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h20 | 19:40 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h50 | 20:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 20:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 20:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 17:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h15 | 20:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h45 | 20:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 18:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 21:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h40 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h15 | 21:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 22:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 21:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 19:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 22:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 20:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 22:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 20:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 23:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 21:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h20 | 23:40 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h39 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h10 | 23:40 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h29 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 00:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h20 | 00:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h10 | 00:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 2h30 | 00:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX201 · NXA40 | 00:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX201 · NX035 | 00:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 03:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 05:55 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 06:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | 04:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 06:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Buses from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:45, the last at 21:20. The fastest coach covers the 167 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 167 km |
Average bus duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 02:45 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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