Minehead to Bristol bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Minehead to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 24 Nov

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

2 h 37 m

Average duration

3 h 49 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

67 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Minehead to Bristol will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Minehead for Bristol every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.

National Express
06:254h40
Minehead
11:05Bristol
£171One-way
0 changes
National Express
07:154h15
Minehead
11:30Bristol
£181One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:503h45
Minehead
18:35Bristol
£181One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:402h37
Minehead
07:17Bristol
£251One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Minehead to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Minehead to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 67 km

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Train

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

£26

Average Price

2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 45m

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30m

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Live departures

Minehead to Bristol bus times

The table below shows live departures for Minehead to Bristol coaches for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 09:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express14:53 Minehead
3h37
18:30 Bristol0 changesdirect
Monday 24 November
great_western04:40 Minehead
2h37
07:17 Bristol0 changesdirect
national_express06:25 Minehead
4h40
11:05 Bristol0 changesdirect
national_express07:15 Minehead
4h15
11:30 Bristol0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Minehead to Bristol

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Buses from Minehead to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 04:46, the last at 21:45. The fastest coach covers the 67 km distance in 2h 37m.

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
67 km
Average bus duration
2h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Buses per day
7
Fastest bus
2h 37m
First bus
04:46
Last bus
21:45
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

Bus providers: National Express from Minehead to BristolYou can travel by bus between Minehead to Bristol with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 35m
Cheapest Price
£17
National Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Minehead to Bristol coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Minehead to Bristol 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Minehead to Bristol can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Minehead to Bristol is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Minehead to Bristol coach travel time is 1 h 56 min   for the 42 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Minehead to Bristol leaves at 04: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Minehead to Bristol leaves at 21: 45.
There are 6 coaches a day from Minehead to Bristol which require at least one change with National Express or Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Minehead to Bristol, you can count on National Express or Bus for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Bristol from Minehead and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Bristol from Minehead is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 56 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Minehead to Bristol by coach is February.
You have options as you can travel from Minehead to Bristol 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from Minehead to Bristol has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Minehead to Bristol.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Minehead to Bristol.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Minehead to Bristol.
    No, luggage for the coach from Minehead to Bristol needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Minehead to Bristol.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Minehead to Bristol.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Minehead to Bristol.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Minehead to Bristol.

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