The average bus between Bristol and Painswick takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Painswick. 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 every 4 hours between Bristol and Painswick. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Painswick at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Painswick? 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 Painswick. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Painswick station via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Bristol to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Mary's Church station.
The distance between Bristol and Painswick is 46 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Church via Arle Court Transport Hub and Promenade in around 2h 20m.