The average bus between Lewes and Bristol takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lewes to Bristol. 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 Lewes and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Bristol at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lewes to Bristol? 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 Lewes to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Lewes to Bristol bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Lewes to Bristol bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Book your Lewes to Bristol bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove and National Express.
The distance between Lewes and Bristol is 192.8 km. The road distance is 269 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.