The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
65
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 65 buses that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 62 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 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 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.
FlixBus7:303h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:302h45London, Victoria Coach Station10:15Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:302h45London, Victoria Coach Station8:15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:302h30London, Victoria Coach Station8:00Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:002h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)£51One-way0 changes
NX0400:302h20London, Victoria Coach Station2:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)£111One-way0 changes
NX04023:302h20London, Victoria Coach Station1:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)£111One-way0 changes
NX04021:302h25London, Victoria Coach Station23:55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:002h30London, Victoria Coach Station0:30Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:302h30London, Victoria Coach Station8:00Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 42m. 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 |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £22 Average Price |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX040 | Delayed 8:05 0:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 5:00 5:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX209 | 2:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 5:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX201 | Delayed 6:00 5:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 16:50 16:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 8:00 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 8:05 7:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 8:05 8:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:05 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | Delayed 8:05 9:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:20 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 13:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 13:20 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 13:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 14:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 14:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 14:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX502 | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 15:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 15:45 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 16:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 16:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 17:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 17:00 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 17:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 17:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 18:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 19:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 19:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 19:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 20:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 20:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 19:55 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 20:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 20:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 20:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 20:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 21:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 21:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 21:20 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 21:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 22:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 22:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 22:10 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 23:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 23:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 23:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 23:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 0:05 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 0:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 0:30 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 0:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 1:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 | On time 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 1:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · NX209 | On time 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h16 | 5:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX209 | On time 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h16 | 5:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h06 | 3:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Buses from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 32 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 167 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 167 km |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 4:30 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)You can travel by bus between London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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: London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), 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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