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Against all odds, Route 70 outbound is 3 minutes early at Toronto Road at 4:43 AM. This sudden burst of efficiency at an ungodly hour is sure to confuse the few hardy souls who brave Bristol's bus-shaped disappointments.
December 12, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Against all odds, Route 70 outbound is 3 minutes early at Toronto Road at 4:43 AM. This sudden burst of efficiency at an ungodly hour is sure to confuse the few hardy souls who brave Bristol's bus-shaped disappointments.
The Route 70 outbound is 4 minutes early at The Centre at 4:23 AM. This electric Yutong U11DD, capable of 500km, is clearly eager to get home before anyone considers needing it.
December 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The Route 70 outbound is 4 minutes early at The Centre at 4:23 AM. This electric Yutong U11DD, capable of 500km, is clearly eager to get home before anyone considers needing it.
Here's a startling phenomenon for early risers (or late stumblers). The 49 outbound from The Centre is precisely on time at 4:03 AM, its biogas engine purring contentedly at stop 1 of 28.
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Here's a startling phenomenon for early risers (or late stumblers). The 49 outbound from The Centre is precisely on time at 4:03 AM, its biogas engine purring contentedly at stop 1 of 28.
The Scania Enviro400 MMC A1 inbound is inexplicably on time at The Centre stop at 3:43 AM. Its extra comfort features are probably wasted on passengers still questioning their life choices at this hour.
December 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The Scania Enviro400 MMC A1 inbound is inexplicably on time at The Centre stop at 3:43 AM. Its extra comfort features are probably wasted on passengers still questioning their life choices at this hour.
Astonishingly, the A1 outbound service from Bristol Bus Station is on time at 3:23 AM. Such early morning precision must mean traffic is non-existent, or perhaps the driver simply enjoys a challenge before dawn.
December 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Astonishingly, the A1 outbound service from Bristol Bus Station is on time at 3:23 AM. Such early morning precision must mean traffic is non-existent, or perhaps the driver simply enjoys a challenge before dawn.
The A1 inbound has turned up 3 minutes early at Bristol Bus Station, a scandalous 3:03 AM arrival. It’s 11°C and overcast; even the bus is keen to get out of this miserable early morning.
December 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The A1 inbound has turned up 3 minutes early at Bristol Bus Station, a scandalous 3:03 AM arrival. It’s 11°C and overcast; even the bus is keen to get out of this miserable early morning.
The A1 inbound to Bristol Temple Meads is operating on time at 2:43 AM. This AirportFlyer, presumably carrying phantom passengers, managed to avoid the usual early morning chaos.
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The A1 inbound to Bristol Temple Meads is operating on time at 2:43 AM. This AirportFlyer, presumably carrying phantom passengers, managed to avoid the usual early morning chaos.
The A1 inbound to Bristol Bus Station reports on time at 2:23 AM. Its 'extra comfort' features are likely going unappreciated by passengers who are mostly asleep, braving the quiet streets of central Bristol.
December 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The A1 inbound to Bristol Bus Station reports on time at 2:23 AM. Its 'extra comfort' features are likely going unappreciated by passengers who are mostly asleep, braving the quiet streets of central Bristol.
Remarkably, the 24 outbound is actually on time at Langley Crescent at 2:03 AM. It has successfully navigated the Bedminster ward to reach its penultimate destination, perhaps unaware of the 21-minute average delays afflicting other routes.
December 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Remarkably, the 24 outbound is actually on time at Langley Crescent at 2:03 AM. It has successfully navigated the Bedminster ward to reach its penultimate destination, perhaps unaware of the 21-minute average delays afflicting other routes.
Route 24 outbound is currently on time at Langley Crescent, Bedminster, at 1:43 AM. A minor miracle under broken clouds, perhaps this one forgot it was meant to be late.
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Route 24 outbound is currently on time at Langley Crescent, Bedminster, at 1:43 AM. A minor miracle under broken clouds, perhaps this one forgot it was meant to be late.
The 48 inbound, a Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini, is currently on time at The Centre at 1:23 AM. Its distinctive curved front doubtless helps it cut through the 13mph southerly wind.
December 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The 48 inbound, a Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini, is currently on time at The Centre at 1:23 AM. Its distinctive curved front doubtless helps it cut through the 13mph southerly wind.
The 76 inbound at Hengrove Park is 11 minutes behind schedule at 1:03 AM. While 96% of the network is supposedly on time, this vehicle upholds Bristol's reputation for punctual disappointment.
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The 76 inbound at Hengrove Park is 11 minutes behind schedule at 1:03 AM. While 96% of the network is supposedly on time, this vehicle upholds Bristol's reputation for punctual disappointment.
At 12:43 AM, the m1 outbound at Hengrove Park is 9 minutes behind schedule, proving its quiet biogas engine can still be late. One might assume its low emissions allow it to sneak past the timetable unnoticed.
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
At 12:43 AM, the m1 outbound at Hengrove Park is 9 minutes behind schedule, proving its quiet biogas engine can still be late. One might assume its low emissions allow it to sneak past the timetable unnoticed.
The 42 outbound to Cherry Gardens, currently residing in South Gloucestershire at Court Road, has graciously decided to be 14 minutes late at 12:23 AM. Perhaps it's observing a minute's silence for the concept of punctuality.
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The 42 outbound to Cherry Gardens, currently residing in South Gloucestershire at Court Road, has graciously decided to be 14 minutes late at 12:23 AM. Perhaps it's observing a minute's silence for the concept of punctuality.
Your 42 inbound at Atherston is upholding Bristol's grand tradition of bus failures, currently 15 minutes late at 12:03 AM. This double-decker disappointment is even exceeding the network's average delay.
December 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Your 42 inbound at Atherston is upholding Bristol's grand tradition of bus failures, currently 15 minutes late at 12:03 AM. This double-decker disappointment is even exceeding the network's average delay.
The AirportFlyer A1 inbound to The Centre is currently 15 minutes behind at 11:43 PM, perhaps taking an unscheduled scenic detour. It seems even Bristol's express services occasionally prefer a more leisurely pace.
December 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The AirportFlyer A1 inbound to The Centre is currently 15 minutes behind at 11:43 PM, perhaps taking an unscheduled scenic detour. It seems even Bristol's express services occasionally prefer a more leisurely pace.
Good news for those at Bevington Close: the outbound 75 is only 11 minutes late, meaning more time to enjoy the mild 11°C evening. This minor delay extends your stay in South Gloucestershire, which, despite geographic quibbles, is practically Bristol when it comes to bus woes.
December 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Good news for those at Bevington Close: the outbound 75 is only 11 minutes late, meaning more time to enjoy the mild 11°C evening. This minor delay extends your stay in South Gloucestershire, which, despite geographic quibbles, is practically Bristol when it comes to bus woes.
The 76 outbound service is precisely on schedule at South Bristol Skills Academy for its 11:03 PM departure. Passengers can enjoy charging on the advanced electric bus, assuming they're still awake to use it.
December 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The 76 outbound service is precisely on schedule at South Bristol Skills Academy for its 11:03 PM departure. Passengers can enjoy charging on the advanced electric bus, assuming they're still awake to use it.
Brace yourselves, Bristol. The A1 inbound, that Scania Enviro400 MMC with its famed "extra comfort features", is arriving a frankly irresponsible 4 minutes early at Bristol Bus Station at 10:43 PM.
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Brace yourselves, Bristol. The A1 inbound, that Scania Enviro400 MMC with its famed "extra comfort features", is arriving a frankly irresponsible 4 minutes early at Bristol Bus Station at 10:43 PM.
The iconic Volvo B9TL double-decker on the 45 outbound is, for reasons unknown, precisely on time at Willsbridge Hill at 10:23 PM. Even 91% humidity seems surprised by such punctuality.
December 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The iconic Volvo B9TL double-decker on the 45 outbound is, for reasons unknown, precisely on time at Willsbridge Hill at 10:23 PM. Even 91% humidity seems surprised by such punctuality.
Route 37 inbound, a rare apparition at Govier Way, is running a baffling 4 minutes early at 10:03 PM. One wonders if it's aware of the average 12-minute delay plaguing its colleagues across the network.
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Route 37 inbound, a rare apparition at Govier Way, is running a baffling 4 minutes early at 10:03 PM. One wonders if it's aware of the average 12-minute delay plaguing its colleagues across the network.
The X1 outbound, a Wright StreetLite DF sporting its jaunty Badgerline livery, has arrived 5 minutes early at Blackmoors Lane. Perhaps it's eager to escape Bedminster's charms and reach Weston-super-Mare ASDA ahead of schedule.
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The X1 outbound, a Wright StreetLite DF sporting its jaunty Badgerline livery, has arrived 5 minutes early at Blackmoors Lane. Perhaps it's eager to escape Bedminster's charms and reach Weston-super-Mare ASDA ahead of schedule.
Route 44 outbound is 4 minutes late at Park Crescent, almost at its penultimate stop. After a long day, it's clearly decided to extend the adventure, delivering a final, gentle prod of disappointment.
December 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Route 44 outbound is 4 minutes late at Park Crescent, almost at its penultimate stop. After a long day, it's clearly decided to extend the adventure, delivering a final, gentle prod of disappointment.
The electric Yutong U11DD on Route 76 outbound is precisely on time at Southmead Hospital at 9:03 PM. Such advanced machinery, capable of 500km, yet its greatest feat tonight is merely being punctual.
December 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The electric Yutong U11DD on Route 76 outbound is precisely on time at Southmead Hospital at 9:03 PM. Such advanced machinery, capable of 500km, yet its greatest feat tonight is merely being punctual.
The inbound Route 3 has made a rare appearance, arriving 3 minutes early at The Centre this evening. With 47% of services currently delayed, someone clearly forgot to consult the Bristol Bus Handbook.
December 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The inbound Route 3 has made a rare appearance, arriving 3 minutes early at The Centre this evening. With 47% of services currently delayed, someone clearly forgot to consult the Bristol Bus Handbook.