Bus Cambridge to Bristol: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$13

tomorrow

$22

Monday

$19

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 10m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:00 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 11:50:00 AM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 5m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:55 PM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 11:50:00 AM to University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 8m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:58 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 11:50:00 AM to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 7:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m
FlixBus	5h 5m	4:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 4:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	4h 45m	5:05 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 5:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 5m	4:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 4:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	4h 55m	4:10 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	9:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 4:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 45m	5:05 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 5:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	8h 8m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:58 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 11:50:00 AM to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 7:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m
National Express	8h 5m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:55 PM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 11:50:00 AM to University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	3:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/22/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 5m	4:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/22/2026 4:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/22/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	6h 25m	5:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/22/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	8h 25m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:15 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/22/2026 11:50:00 AM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 20m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:10 PM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/22/2026 11:50:00 AM to University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 23m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:13 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/23/2026 11:50:00 AM to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m
National Express	8h 20m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:10 PM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/23/2026 11:50:00 AM to University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 25m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:15 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/23/2026 11:50:00 AM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	6h 25m	5:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/23/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/23/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	5h 45m	3:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/23/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 5m	4:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/24/2026 4:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/24/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	6h 25m	5:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/24/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/24/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	5h 55m	5:05 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/24/2026 5:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/24/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 40m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	5:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/24/2026 11:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	8h 25m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:15 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/24/2026 11:50:00 AM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	5:20 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	11:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/25/2026 5:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 25m	5:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/25/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/25/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	5h 40m	1:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/25/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	8h 25m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:15 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/25/2026 11:50:00 AM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/25/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	5h 40m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	5:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/25/2026 11:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 5m	4:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:05 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/26/2026 4:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	5h 45m	3:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 55m	5:05 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/26/2026 5:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	8h 20m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:10 PM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/26/2026 11:50:00 AM to University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 25m	11:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:15 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 6/26/2026 11:50:00 AM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cambridge to Bristol is $13 on 6/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Bristol

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Cambridge to Bristol. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Cambridge and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 71 buses from Cambridge to Bristol, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Bristol, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cambridge to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 29 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Bristol starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:50 AM
Latest Bus	6:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	29 Ø
Distance	126.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cambridge to Bristol

Every day, 29 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cambridge for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$24

Sunday 06/21

$22

Monday 06/22

$19

Tuesday 06/23

$19

Wednesday 06/24

$18

Thursday 06/25

$27

Friday 06/26

$21

Saturday 06/27

$22

Sunday 06/28

$23

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

$20

Wednesday 07/01

$19

Thursday 07/02

$27

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

$20

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

$17

Friday 07/10

$51

Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Bristol

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

With a price starting from $13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cambridge to Bristol. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Bristol, with $13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 buses from Cambridge to Bristol are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Bristol

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cambridge and Bristol.

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Trumpington

High Street

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Bristol

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

FAQs about the Cambridge to Bristol bus

How much does a Cambridge Bristol bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 8h 10m to reach Bristol. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $76. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bristol.

On average, how many connections are available from Cambridge to Bristol each day?

Every day, the Cambridge to Bristol bus route is served by approximately 29 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cambridge to Bristol take?

The fastest bus from Cambridge to Bristol is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Bristol?

The earliest bus arriving in Bristol from Cambridge starts at 3:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cambridge to Bristol?

The latest bus trip departing from Cambridge for Bristol starts at 6:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cambridge Bristol route?

When traveling by bus from Cambridge to Bristol, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cambridge to Bristol bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Cambridge 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 traveling 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 Cambridge to Bristol on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cambridge 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 29 daily trips between Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Bristol?

Prices and availability for 29 trips between Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Bristol

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cambridge and to Bristol

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