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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£48

Average price

£81

Fastest journey

11 h 10 m

Average duration

13 h 7 m

Buses per day

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £48.

Fast coaches

To travel from Edinburgh to Bristol you need to make at least one change.

NX183 · NX100

11:4515h50

Edinburgh, Bus Station

03:35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

£481One-way

1 change

NX183 · NX102

08:4511h10

Edinburgh, Bus Station

19:55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

£561One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

23:4015h40

Edinburgh, Bus Station

15:20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

£701One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

22:4013h00

Edinburgh, Bus Station

11:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

£711One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

18:5016h50

Edinburgh, St Andrew's House

11:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

£711One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£45 Average Price Cheapest	£77 Average Price	£152 Average Price
14h 19m average duration 13h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 15m average duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	7h 20m average duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to Bristol bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 14 June

Last updated at 21:08

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	21:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station	13h00	10:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	22:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station	15h05	13:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	2 changes
Sunday 15 June
NX183 · NX102	07:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station	11h10	18:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	08:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station	14h10	22:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	13h00	23:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 change
NX183 · NX100	On time 10:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station	15h50	02:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	17:50 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	16h50	10:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	19:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station	14h15	10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	20:20 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	18h00	14:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

United Kingdom

Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

501 km

Average bus duration

13h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

£23

Buses per day

Fastest bus

10h 25m

First bus

07:00

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Edinburgh to Bristol

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus coaches will get you between Edinburgh and Bristol from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Bristol from Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Edinburgh to Bristol coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 12 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £22

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Edinburgh to Bristol coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 10 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £20
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Bristol coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Bristol.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Bristol is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from Edinburgh to Bristol is on average 10 h 25 min for the 311 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Edinburgh to Bristol by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to Bristol leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to Bristol leaves at 23: 40.

There are 10 coaches a day from Edinburgh to Bristol which require at least one change with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus or Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the Edinburgh to Bristol coach with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus or Scottish Citylink. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Edinburgh and Bristol as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Edinburgh to Bristol is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Bristol including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Edinburgh to Bristol has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Edinburgh to Bristol.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Edinburgh to Bristol.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Edinburgh to Bristol.