The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Bristol
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Bristol will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Bristol without transferring at least once.
OLOXT · NX040
OLOXT · NX040
OLOXT · NX040
OLOXT · NX040
OLOXT · NX040
TALGW · NX209
TALGW · NX202
TALGW · NX200
TALGW · NX200
TALGW · NX200Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Oxford to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Oxford to Bristol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:48PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Oxford to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Bristol buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OLOXT · NX040 | Delayed 9:12 AM 6:10 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h30 | 12:40 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX202 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 12:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX200 | On time 9:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX202 | 10:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX200 | On time 11:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 3:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX202 | 12:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 4:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX200 | On time 1:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | On time 2:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h10 | 8:10 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX202 | 2:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 6:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX200 | On time 3:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX202 | 4:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 8:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX200 | On time 5:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | On time 5:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h45 | 11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | On time 5:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h55 | 11:25 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX202 | 7:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h10 | 11:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX200 | On time 8:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 12:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | On time 8:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h00 | 1:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX201 | 9:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | On time 9:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h05 | 2:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX209 | 11:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h45 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX209 | 1:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h45 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | 4:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h15 | 9:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX201 | 5:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | 6:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h55 | 11:55 AM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX202 | 6:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NX040 | 7:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h20 | 1:40 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX200 | 7:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Bristol
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Oxford to Bristol start from as low as $35 (€29) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $40 (€33) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Oxford to BristolYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Bristol with Megabus, National Express for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Bristol by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic 19th-century suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the Avon Gorge
- Bristol Cathedral, a historic cathedral with stunning Gothic architecture and serene gardens
- SS Great Britain, a restored 19th-century passenger steamship and museum located in the Great Western Dockyard
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, a museum featuring diverse collections of art, archaeology, and natural history
- St Nicholas Market, a vibrant market with a variety of food stalls, independent shops, and local crafts.
- Bristol Zoo Gardens, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal exhibits
- Take a boat tour along the River Avon for unique views of the city
- Explore the street art in the Stokes Croft area, known for its vibrant murals and graffiti
- Visit the Arnolfini, a contemporary arts center with exhibitions and performances
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Oxford to Bristol, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Bristol
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A1, A2
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