Bus and Coach from Edinburgh to Bristol: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Bristol from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

£26

tomorrow

£30

Friday

£29

Saturday

£29

Sunday

£29

Monday

£23

Tuesday

£23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	15h 50m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	15h 31m	19:59	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	11:30	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 19:59:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
National Express	14h 30m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	15h 36m	19:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	11:30	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 19:54:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 36m
National Express	13h 40m	22:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 22:05:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 30m	09:05	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	23:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
National Express	12h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	15h 50m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	17h 0m	21:20	Edinburgh	Princes Street	14:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 21:20:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
FlixBus	16h 55m	21:25	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	14:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 21:25:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	14h 40m	08:55	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	23:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 08:55:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
FlixBus	13h 55m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	01:10	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	13h 45m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	01:00	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
National Express	13h 45m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	13h 45m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	12h 20m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	23:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	13h 45m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	01:00	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
National Express	13h 10m	22:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:15	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 22:05:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	15h 50m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
National Express	12h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	12h 20m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	23:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	17h 0m	21:20	Edinburgh	Princes Street	14:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 21:20:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
FlixBus	15h 5m	20:25	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	11:30	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 20:25:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	15h 50m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	14h 30m	09:05	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	23:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
National Express	13h 45m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	13h 55m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	01:10	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	15h 50m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	14h 30m	09:05	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	23:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
National Express	14h 30m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	15h 30m	06:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	22:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 06:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Bristol is £22 on 09/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Bristol. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 80 coaches from Edinburgh to Bristol, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Bristol, with 64 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Bristol

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 20 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	12h 5m
Earliest Coach	10:35
Latest Coach	23:40
Daily Bus Connections	20 Ø
Distance	501.8 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Bristol

Every day, 20 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

£23

Thursday 05/02

£30

Friday 06/02

£44

Saturday 07/02

£29

Sunday 08/02

£35

Monday 09/02

£22

Tuesday 10/02

£27

Wednesday 11/02

£23

Thursday 12/02

£26

Friday 13/02

£28

Saturday 14/02

£26

Sunday 15/02

£43

Monday 16/02

£23

Tuesday 17/02

£23

Wednesday 18/02

£23

Thursday 19/02

£26

Friday 20/02

£26

Saturday 21/02

£27

Sunday 22/02

£34

Monday 23/02

£27

Tuesday 24/02

£23

Wednesday 25/02

£23

Thursday 26/02

£23

Friday 27/02

£29

Saturday 28/02

£23

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Bristol. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol, with £23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Bristol

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Bristol are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Bristol from our users.

National Express from Edinburgh to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	£23
Fastest Coach	12h 5m
Earliest Coach	10:35
Last Coach	22:05
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	04/02/2026

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	£30
Fastest Coach	12h 20m
Earliest Coach	11:15
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	04/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Bristol

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Edinburgh and Bristol.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Bristol.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Edinburgh to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Bristol bus

How much does a Edinburgh - Bristol coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Bristol bus trip is available from £22 and takes 12h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The connection Edinburgh to Bristol is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £89. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh - Bristol route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Bristol is offered by roughly 20 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bristol from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Bristol is provided by National Express and takes 12h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £65. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The earliest bus to Bristol departs from Edinburgh at 10:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The latest bus to Bristol departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh - Bristol route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Bristol by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bristol from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Bristol bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Bristol bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Bristol on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Bristol?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 20 daily trips between Edinburgh and Bristol. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Bristol?

Prices and availability for 20 trips between Edinburgh and Bristol change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Bristol

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Bristol

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Bristol. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!