The average bus between Bristol and Lifton takes 5h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Lifton. 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 3 times a day between Bristol and Lifton. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Lifton at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 48m • 2 changes


4h 43m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Lifton station via Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Bristol to Lifton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Lifton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Bristol and Lifton is 148.6 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Arundell Arms Hotel via Exeter, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 5h 42m.