Book my bus ride
The ongoing restrictions on travel, most recently during the English national lockdown and now the tiered system, mean passenger numbers continue to be significantly down on normal levels, so even with reduced capacity due to social distancing, there is plenty of space on our buses.
As a result, we are seeing very little demand for booking a seat, so we’re putting Book my bus ride on hold for the time being.
Need help planning your journey?
We have two great tools to help you plan a journey, so why not give them a go:
- Download the First Bus app ⇒ With great travel features to help you move confidently, including buying an mTicket so you don't need to use cash on the bus, journey planning, real-time information and seat availability
If you are flexible on travel times, use our Space Checker tool ⇒ which allows you to plan ahead to see when your favourite bus stop and service is usually less busy.
Journey planner

Welcome to our Journey Planner where we can help you plan your journey from A to B!
Space Checker

Plan a quiet journey with Space Checker We'd like to introduce you to Space Checker, the brand new tool from First Bus to help you plan ahead and travel with confidence.
Next bus

Finding Bristol, Bath and the West buses is easy with First Bus.
Timetables

View timetables and search for a specific route number.
Tech the Bus - Smarter Travel
With our expanded range of tech and apps, you'll be miles ahead of the crowd.
How to catch the bus
If you have never caught the bus before we understand that it can seem a confusing or daunting task.
Extra Help to Travel
View some cards that you can print out and show your driver as a way of discreetly asking for a little extra help if you’d rather not ask them out loud.
Vaccination Centre Travel Guide
Our services are available for those who need to attend appointments at Vaccination Centres.