Cheapest month
Up to 21%The cheapest time to travel is April (€17.42); the most expensive is December (€21.11).
Southend-on-Sea to Bristol Bus
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- Lowest price from €5.60
- Average duration 2h 48m
- Connections per day 42
- Distance 229 km
- CO₂ per person 20 kg
bus from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol
The journey from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol is about 229 km. On average a bus trip takes 2h 48m with 42 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €5.60 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 2h 48m |
| Connections per day | 42 |
| Lowest price | €5.60 |
| Highest price | €15.11 |
| First departure | 08:00 AM |
| Last departure | 10:30 PM |
| Distance | 229 km |
| Departure | Southend-on-Sea |
| Arrival | Bristol |
| Travel operator | National Express, Megabus National Express, Megabus |
When to book from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol by bus, with medians around €17.42 versus about €21.11 in December (roughly a 21% swing).
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Carriers on this route
Learn more about carriers on this route.
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.
National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.
Facility description
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Luggage
On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.
Food and drink
Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.
Power sockets
On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.
Accessibility
The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.
Luggage
National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.
Food and drink
Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.
Power sockets
USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.
Accessibility
Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 16.03kg
bus 17.18kg
flight 45.8kg
carpool 36.64kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol costs €9.70. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €5.60.
The cheapest ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol costs €5.60. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Southend-on-Sea and Bristol are 229 km apart.
The journey from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol takes about 2h 48m on average. The fastest option takes 2h 30m.
This route is served by 2 operators: National Express and Megabus.
There are about 42 connections per day from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol.
The first bus from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol leaves at 08:00 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol leaves at 10:30 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs €5.60 but prices can change.
There are about 42 direct connections from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol.
The shortest bus journey between Southend-on-Sea and Bristol takes 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Bristol.
The bus journey from Southend-on-Sea to Bristol generates 20 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €17.42, while December is among the most expensive (about €21.11).