Bus 172 route
Route stops
162 stops • 2 directions
- Bus Station
- Broadmead Fairfax Street
- Wine Street
- Bristol Bridge
- Victoria Street
- Temple Meads Station
- Bellevue Road
- Highgrove Street
- Brecknock Road
- Beaconsfield Road
- Greenmore Road
- Greenleaze
- Wootton Park
- Clive Road
- New Fosseway Road
- Whitecross Avenue
- Gilda Parade
- Saltwell Avenue
- The Witheys
- Sleep Lane
- Norton Lane
- Tyning House
- Gibbet Lane
- Belluton Lane
- Pensford Bridge
- Hillcrest
- Whitley Batts
- Chelwood House
- Featherbed Lane
- Rogers Close
- Station Road
- Cholwell Farm
- Paulwood Road
- Cameley Surgery
- Temple Bridge Farm
- Bookbarn
- Meadow Lea
- Claremont Gardens
- Paper Lane
- War Memorial
- Alexandra Park
- Alpine Road
- Paulton Hospital
- Phillis Hill Bottom
- Thicket Mead Rbt
- Hayes Park Road
- Orchard Avenue
- Pinewood Road
- Paulton Road
- Somervale School
- The Hollies
- Norton Hill School
- Charlton Park
- Westfield School
- Westfield Chapel
- Maple Drive
- Bath College
- Victoria Hall
- Smallcombe Road
- Skinner's Hill
- Bath Old Road
- Red Post
- Braysdown Lane
- Keel's Hill
- Eckweek Lane
- Prince of Wales
- White Ox Mead Lane
- Dunkerton Village
- Crossways Park
- Recycling Centre
- Mendip Gardens
- Oolite Grove
- The Beeches
- Midford Road
- Wayside
- Wellsway
- Devonshire Buildings
- Kipling Avenue
- Bear Flat
- Hayesfield Park
- St Mary's Buildings
- Bus Station
- Bus Station
- St Mary's Buildings
- Hayesfield Park
- Bear Flat
- Devonshire Buildings
- Wellsway
- Wayside
- Midford Road
- The Beeches
- Oolite Grove
- Mendip Gardens
- Combe Hay Lane
- Recycling Centre
- Crossways Park
- Dunkerton Village
- White Ox Mead Lane
- Prince of Wales
- Eckweek Lane
- Keel's Hill
- Braysdown Lane
- Red Post
- Bath Old Road
- Skinner's Hill
- Smallcombe Road
- Victoria Hall
- Bath College
- Maple Drive
- Westfield Chapel
- Butchers Close
- Westfield School
- Charlton Park
- Norton Hill School
- The Hollies
- Somervale School
- Paulton Road
- Pinewood Road
- Orchard Avenue
- Hayes Park Road
- Thicket Mead Rbt
- Phillis Hill Bottom
- Paulton Hospital
- Winterfield Close
- Alexandra Park
- Church Lane
- Paper Lane
- Claremont Gardens
- Meadow Lea
- Bookbarn
- Temple Bridge Farm
- Cameley Surgery
- Paulwood Road
- Cholwell Farm
- Station Road
- Rogers Close
- Featherbed Lane
- Chelwood House
- Whitley Batts
- Hillcrest
- Pensford Bridge
- Belluton Lane
- Gibbet Lane
- Tyning House
- Sleep Lane
- The Witheys
- Saltwell Avenue
- Gilda Parade
- Whitecross Avenue
- New Fosseway Road
- Clive Road
- Wootton Park
- Greenleaze
- Greenmore Road
- Beaconsfield Road
- Brecknock Road
- Highgrove Street
- Temple Meads Station
- Redcliffe Way
- Queen Square
- Christmas Steps
- Bus Station
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 172. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 172 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 172 stop here?'
Where does bus #172 run?
This route serves the Bristol (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is First West of England. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'First West of England' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #06326e. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Is this a circular route?
No. Circular routes run in a closed loop, regular routes go between two endpoints. To avoid going the wrong way, check the destination on the display and confirm direction using a map or stop list.
Additional Route Information
Bus 172: Bristol - Midsomer Norton - Bath
Reference
172
Origin
Bristol (Bus Station)
Destination
Bath (Bus Station)
Via
Broadmead;Redcliffe;Temple Meads;Totterdown;Wells Road;Whitchurch;Pensford;Clutton;Temple Cloud;Paulton;Thicket Mead;Midsomer Norton;Norton Hill;Westfield;Radstock;Peasedown St John;Odd Down;Bear Flat
Route network
First West of England
Operator
First West of England
Color
#06326e
Round trip
Bus 172: Bath - Midsomer Norton - Bristol
Reference
172
Origin
Bath (Bus Station)
Destination
Bristol (Bus Station)
Via
Bear Flat;Odd Down;Peasedown St John;Clandown;Radstock;Westfield;Norton Hill;Midsomer Norton;Thicket Mead;Paulton;Temple Cloud;Clutton;Pensford;Whitchurch;Wells Road;Totterdown;Temple Meads;Redcliffe;Broadmead
Route network
First West of England
Operator
First West of England
Color
#06326e
Round trip
Quick overview
Explore the bus 172 route in Bristol (UK). 2 directions, 162 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
