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The m4 runs from Cribbs Causeway to the City Centre via via Brabazon, Little Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Bristol Parkway, UWE Frenchay, Cabot Circus, Broadmead and the City Centre.

The m4 operates Monday to Sunday and runs a Sunday service on public holidays.

fares

Regular First Bus Bristol Zone tickets and Tap On, Tap Off are accepted on all metrobus services. Below is a list of most common tickets.

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  • Passengers holding an English concessionary bus pass for older and disabled people are accepted on all metrobus services
  • Children up to the age of 4 travel free with fare paying adults

Filter by passenger type:

Ticket nameAdultStudent/young person (16-21)Child (5-15)Group (up to five people)
Single

One journey.


Available to buy on the First Bus App, Travelwest Travelcards, iPoints and Tap On, Tap Off (Adult only).

You can buy multiple singles in one transaction for convenience, simply increase the quantity on ticket selection.
£2.60
£2.34
£1
Day
Unlimited trips for one day.

Available to buy on First Bus App, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards, Payzone, PayPoint and Tap On, Tap Off (Adult only).
£6.80
£6.10
£3.40
£13.60


Valid for up to five people of any age from 9.30am Mon-Fri or all day Sat-Sun & Public Holidays. Only from the First Bus App.
Week
Unlimited journeys for 7 days.

Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcard, Payzone and PayPoint.
£28
£25.20
£14
BristolRider Day
Multi-operator ticket, press on the title to find out more.
£6.80
£6.10
£6.10
£13.60


Valid for up to five people of any age from 9.30am Mon-Fri or all day Sat-Sun & Public Holidays. Only from the First Bus App.
BristolRider Week
Multi-operator ticket, press on the title to find out more.

Available to buy from Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards and Payzone. AvonRider also accepted.
£28
£25.20
£25.20

route map

The m4 route map which runs from Cribbs Causeway to the City Centre via Brabazon, Little Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Bristol Parkway, UWE, Broadmead and the City Centre.

    This map may not be accessible for people using assistive technology. Please use this contact form if you require assistance.

    places served

    The m4 serves the following locations:

    • Cribbs Causeway;
    • Brabazon development;
    • Gipsy Patch Lane (Rolls Royce, Royal Mail, Horizon 38 retail Park, SGS College, Filton);
    • Bristol Parkway Station;
    • UWE Frenchay Campus (change here for m3 to Emersons Green);
    • Cabot Circus shopping area;
    • Broadmead shopping area;
    • Centre (for Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol Beacon, Bristol Harbourside).

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