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172 Bus Times – Bristol ↔ Bath City Centre
MON-FRI · 13 services08:14 — 20:24
The 172 bus runs between Bristol and Bath City Centre, operated by First Bus. This route has 82 stops.
Number 172 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Customer ServiceMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Accessibility: Buses have low-floor access and designated wheelchair spaces where wheelchair users have priority. Recognised assistance animals travel free, buggies and pushchairs go in designated zones, and folding bicycles are allowed.
Fares & Tickets
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No more than 3 on most routes across England from 1 January 2025
Passes through:
BristolBroadmeadRedcliffeTemple MeadsTotterdownKnowleHengroveWhitchurchWhitchurch VillageHursley HillBellutonPensfordWhitley BattsChelwoodCluttonCholwellTemple CloudWhite CrossHallatrowPaultonWinterfieldThicket MeadMidsomer NortonWestfieldRadstockClandownPeasedown St JohnDunkertonOdd DownBloomfieldBear FlatWells RoadBath City Centre
Where does the 172 bus stop?
The 172 serves 82 stops passing through Bristol, Broadmead, Redcliffe, Temple Meads, Totterdown, Knowle, Hengrove, Whitchurch, Whitchurch Village, Hursley Hill, Belluton, Pensford, Whitley Batts, Chelwood, Clutton, Cholwell, Temple Cloud, White Cross, Hallatrow, Paulton, Winterfield, Thicket Mead, Midsomer Norton, Westfield, Radstock, Clandown, Peasedown St John, Dunkerton, Odd Down, Bloomfield, Bear Flat, Wells Road and Bath City Centre. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 172 run on weekends?
Yes, the 172 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 172?
Most First Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 172 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 172. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: FABD, FYOR, FWYO, FBRA, FLDS, FHUD, FHAL, FSYO, FMAN, FLEI, FSMR, FECS, FESX, FDOR, RRAR, FTVA, FHAM, FBRI, FCWL, FBOS, FPOT, FCYM, FGLA
Valid from 26 Jul 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 82 bus stops across 33 areas.