Edinburgh to Bristol bus with National Express

Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol: Journey Details

National Express Coaches operates buses from Edinburgh to Bristol, with journey times of around 11 hours. Some buses are direct, while others involve a connection at Birmingham. There are three departures a day, seven days a week, with the first bus leaving at around 6:30 a.m. and the last departure at about 9:30 p.m.

Taking the Bus from Edinburgh

Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol depart from the Elder Street Bus Station, located in the centre of the city. Lothian and First Bus operate routes from the bus station, around the city centre and out to the suburbs and airport. Edinburgh also has a new tram system as well as hourly night buses, every night of the the week. A taxi rank is also located outside the bus station.

Getting into Bristol by Bus

Bristol is a large city to the West of England, that offers its visitors lots of attractions, shopping, dining and nightlife, as well as an annual calendar of events, such as the International Balloon Festival. The city is full of Georgian and Victorian domestic, industrial and maritime architecture, including the works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, seen in the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Also on view is Brunel's SS Great Britain, moored in the city's port area. Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol arrive at the Marlborough Street Coach Station in the city centre, which is within walking distance of Bristol's attractions. Bristol has frequent bus routes operated by First Bristol. These cover the town, the university and Bristol Airport, as well as providing a limited night service. Water ferries also operate on the River Severn and taxis are available at Marlborough Street Coach Station.