Bus 18 route
Route stops
102 stops • 2 directions
- Rupert Street (B6)
- Nelson Street (B5)
- The Horsefair (B13)
- Penn Street (S11)
- Old Market Street
- Lamb Street
- Easton Road
- Croydon Street (A)
- Lawrence Hill Station
- Edward Street
- Gilbert Road
- Blackswarth Road
- Northcote Road
- Clouds Hill Avenue
- Orchard Road
- Whiteway Road
- Glen Park
- Rodney Road
- Two Mile Court
- Grantham Road
- Cecil Road
- Moravian Road
- Kings Chase Centre
- Cross Street
- The Waterworks
- The Turnpike
- Portland Street
- The Portcullis (D)
- The Portcullis (B)
- Pendennis Road
- Thicket Road
- Maywood Road
- Cross Hands
- New Station Road
- Hockeys Lane
- Lodge Causeway
- Alcove Road
- Huyton Road
- Royate Hill
- Eastville Park
- Heath Road
- Dormer Road
- Elmcroft Crescent
- Shaldon Road
- Muller Road Lidl
- Downend Road (C)
- Filton Avenue (C)
- Muller Road Top (C)
- Dorian Road
- Dorian Way
- Southmead Hospital
- Southmead Hospital
- Dorian Way
- Dorian Road
- Muller Road Top (A)
- Filton Avenue (B)
- Downend Road (B)
- Muller Road Lidl
- Elmcroft Crescent
- Heath Road
- Eastgate Centre
- Eastville Roundabout
- Eastville Park
- Royate Hill
- Huyton Road
- Alcove Road
- Lodge Causeway
- Channons Hill
- Hockeys Lane
- New Station Road
- Cross Hands
- Maywood Road
- Thicket Road
- Pendennis Road
- The Portcullis (C)
- Portland Street
- The Turnpike
- The Waterworks
- Morley Terrace
- Cross Street
- Cecil Road
- Moravian Road
- Kings Chase Centre
- Grantham Road
- Two Mile Court
- Rodney Road
- Glen Park
- Whiteway Road
- Orchard Road
- Northcote Road
- Seneca Street
- Blackswarth Road
- Edward Street
- Heber Street
- Lawrence Hl Stn c
- Croydon Street (B)
- Easton Road
- West Street
- Old Market Street
- Cabot Circus South
- Bond Street (S6)
- Rupert Street (B6)
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 18. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 18 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 18 stop here?'
Where does bus #18 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 #b10059. 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.
Additional Route Information
Bus 18: City Centre - Kingswood - Southmead Hospital
Reference
18
Origin
Bristol City Centre (Rupert Street)
Destination
Southmead Hospital
Via
Broadmead;Cabot Circus;Old Market;Lawrence Hill;Redfield;St George;Kingswood;Soundwell;Staple Hill;Fishponds;Eastville;Horfield
Route network
First West of England
Operator
First West of England
Color
#b10059
Bus 18: Southmead Hospital - Kingswood - City Centre
Reference
18
Origin
Southmead Hospital
Destination
Bristol City Centre (Rupert Street)
Via
Horfield;Eastville;Fishponds;Staple Hill;Soundwell;Kingswood;St George;Redfield;Lawrence Hill;Old Market;Cabot Circus;Broadmead
Route network
First West of England
Operator
First West of England
Color
#b10059
Quick overview
Explore the bus 18 route in Bristol (UK). 2 directions, 102 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.
