The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to South Croydon
- Cheapest price on 30 Oct
- £5
- Average ticket price on 30 Oct
- £5
- Fastest journey on 30 Oct
- 2 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on 30 Oct
- 2 h 30 m
- Buses on 30 Oct
- 1
- Distance
- 174 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to South Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to South Croydon will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 1 buses from Bristol to South Croydon, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.

20:40 2h30 Bristol 23:10 South Croydon £5 1 One-way 0 changes

20:40 2h30 Bristol 23:10 South Croydon £5 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to South Croydon
Buses from Bristol to South Croydon run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 174 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 174 km |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 5:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Bristol to South Croydon trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bristol to South Croydon.
Live departures
Bristol to South Croydon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to South Croydon coaches for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:20 Bristol | 2h30 | 0:50 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bristol and South Croydon
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bristol to South Croydon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to South Croydon 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 South Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and South Croydon
Most Bristol to South Croydon buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and South Croydon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) from Bristol city centre
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