Bus 48x route
Route stops
61 stops • 2 directions
- Sainsbury's
- Church Farm Road
- Betts's Green
- Bromfield Walk
- Meadgate
- Westerleigh Road
- Springfield Road
- Beaufort Road
- Blackhorse Lane
- The Trident
- Leap Bridge
- Sandringham Avenue
- Oakdale Road
- The Horseshoe
- Christchurch Avenue
- Hurstwood Road
- Cassell Road
- Stanbury Avenue
- Cross Hands
- New Station Road
- Hockeys Lane
- Lodge Causeway
- Alcove Road
- Huyton Road
- Royate Hill
- Eastville Park
- Bond Street (S6)
- The Centre (C9)
- The Centre (C9)
- Baldwin Street (R11)
- Wine Street (B17)
- Broad Weir (S12)
- Cabot Circus South
- Eastville Roundabout
- Eastville Park
- Royate Hill
- Huyton Road
- Alcove Road
- Lodge Causeway
- Hockeys Lane
- New Station Road
- Cross Hands
- Lawn Avenue
- Stanbury Avenue
- Grace Road
- Hurstwood Road
- Christchurch Avenue
- The Horseshoe
- Oakdale Road
- Sandringham Avenue
- Leap Bridge
- The Trident
- Blackhorse Lane
- Beaufort Road
- Berkeley Close
- Westerleigh Road
- Meadgate
- Bromfield Walk
- Bett's Green
- Church Farm Road
- Sainsbury's
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 48x. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 48x specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 48x stop here?'
Where does bus #48x run?
This route serves the Kingswood and Fishponds (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 #00b3e6. 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 48x: Emersons Green - City Centre
Reference
48x
Origin
Emersons Green (Sainsbury's)
Destination
Bristol City Centre (The Centre)
Via
Blackhorse;Downend;Fishponds;Eastville;Cabot Circus;Broadmead
Route network
First West of England
Operator
First West of England
Color
#00b3e6
Bus 48x: City Centre - Emersons Green
Reference
48x
Origin
Bristol City Centre (The Centre)
Destination
Emersons Green (Sainsbury's)
Via
Broadmead;Cabot Circus;Eastville;Fishponds;Downend;Blackhorse
Route network
First West of England
Operator
First West of England
Color
#00b3e6
Quick overview
Explore the bus 48x route in Kingswood and Fishponds (UK). 2 directions, 61 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.
