The average bus between Bristol and Alton takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bristol to Alton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Bristol and Alton. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Alton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Alton station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Bristol to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Guildford station.
The distance between Bristol and Alton is 117.8 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 4h 58m.