Find buses from Edinburgh to Bristol

Buses to Bristol from Edinburgh are regular and offer journeys with connecting stops. Travel along this line includes one to two changes, at stations such as Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus and Coach Station, London Victoria, Leeds Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and London Finchley. During your stop, you will change buses, and this break could take from half an hour to over 3 hours, depending on the departure time of your connecting bus.

While most Edinburgh to Bristol bus operators provide similar onboard amenities, bus operators’ specific onboard features vary. Every operator along this route offers low-cost bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol, making this a low-cost long-distance bus travel option. MegaBus and National Express are two of the most well known bus companies that operate on this route. Passengers on MegaBus buses will have access to amenities such as charging stations, free Wi-Fi, extra legroom and restrooms on board. Passengers on National Express will be guaranteed an allocated seat and will have access to complimentary Wi-Fi, device charging ports and air conditioning.

All bus companies let you bring free luggage, which you can store in the undercarriage storage area of the bus or next to you on board. If your luggage exceeds the stipulated weight or dimensions, you may need to purchase an additional luggage allowance. Check with your bus operator before travelling whether your luggage exceeds the weight and dimension limits. The companies Megabus and National Express service this route and provide similar luggage restrictions. You can bring a small bag, such as a backpack or a laptop bag, as carry-on luggage and a large suitcase (that does not exceed 44 lbs and 78.7 inches) for your checked luggage, on both bus operators. Megabus allows three 44-lbs bags for each passenger; however, National Express only allows two suitcases per person. Before you travel to Bristol from Edinburgh, double check the company's policy, as it may differ from one company to the next.

You must produce a valid form of identification to validate your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol. Identification in the form of a national ID, passport or driver's licence is accepted. It is vital to carry your passport on your journey when entering another country. You'll receive an email confirmation containing your digital ticket, which the ticket inspector on the bus can scan. When you purchase a ticket through momondo, it is saved digitally in your account. This is helpful, since it helps you keep track of all of your tickets in one place. Show the inspector your mobile phone to view or scan the ticket when necessary. Keep a paper copy of your bus ticket with you, just in case you run out of battery on your mobile device. It's critical to double check the ticket conditions of the bus company you're travelling with, as some want you to show your paper ticket as well, regardless.

The bus to Bristol from Edinburgh departs and arrives at several different locations. Buses from Edinburgh along this route depart from one of three stations: Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh Turnhouse or Edinburgh Waverley Station. Buses from Edinburgh to Bristol arrive at one of five locations: Bristol Airport, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Frenchay Campus, Bristol Bus and Coach Station or Bristol Bond Street. It's important to double check your destination station before you book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol.

For this week, you can purchase tickets from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Bristol starting at £28 one-way.

National Express and FlixBus will take you from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Bristol. National Express has been recently found as the cheapest option from £50 return.

A bus from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Bristol will travel much more than the 311.6 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, which can change based on traffic, tolls and closures.

The carbon footprint of getting a bus from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Bristol is about 44lb. This is 86% less in comparison to flying, which has a footprint of around 305lb for this trip. This journey by train has a footprint of 70lb, on average.

To save time, the fastest way to travel is by flight from Edinburgh to Bristol on easyJet. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard easyJet to be about 1h 15m compared to taking a train from Edinburgh to Bristol or a bus from Edinburgh to Bristol which have been found to be slower alternatives.

Expect a bus to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a bus has deals available from £39. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from Edinburgh to Bristol or a train from Edinburgh to Bristol can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.