Getting To Bristol
By Train
Bristol Temple Meads is the main railway station, situated approximately 15 minutes walk from the city center. The 8 and 9 bus services run frequently between Bristol Temple Meads Station and the city centre, Broadmead and Cabot Circus. CrossCountry trains operate between Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham, the North East, Edinburgh and Penzance. First Great Western run regular services to Bristol from London Paddington, Reading, Swindon, Bath, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, Cardiff, Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Bristol Parkway station is situated to the north of the city and can be accessed via bus service no. 73, which runs regularly between Bristol Parkway and the city centre. CrossCountry trains run services to Bristol Parkway from Penzance, Birmingham, the North East and Scotland. First Great Western also run services to, through and from Bristol Parkway.
Train tickets within the UK can be purchased online at: http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets
We advise that you book any train tickets in advance as this will decrease the cost significantly.
By Bus/Coach
Bristol Bus Station is situated on Marlborough Street, near Broadmead shopping centre.
National Express:
http://www.nationalexpress.com
Coach services operate from the bus station to cities across the UK, including direct bus services to London Heathrow (approximately 2 hours) and Gatwick airport (approximately 3 1/2 hours).
London Flyer coaches run between Bristol and London, and Megabus operates between London and Bristol:
By Air
Bristol International airport:
http://www.bristolairport.co.uk is situated just 8 miles south of central Bristol, and is easily accessed via the A38. Direct flights operate to Bristol International Airport from across the UK, Europe and North America.
Bristol International Flyer express coach service: http://flyer.bristolairport.co.uk offers a convenient way to get to the airport, with regular coaches running from Bristol city centre bus and train stations to the airport throughout the day. The journey takes around 30 minutes and tickets are available from the driver. Booking in advance is recommended.
By Park & Ride
Park & Ride offers a comfortable and easy way of travelling to Bristol without the stress of navigating your way through the central roads and car parks. All Park & Ride services provide convenient access to attractions, leisure and shopping developments in the centre of Bristol.
By Car
Bristol is easily accessible from the M5 and M4 motorways.
From the M4, exit at junction 19 (signpost to Bristol) and follow the M32 into the city centre. From the M5, exit at junction 18 and follow the A4 Portway (signpost Bristol Airport) into the city centre.
Distances to Bristol from other major UK cities
|
Location |
Miles (m) |
Kilometres (km) |
|
Aberdeen |
493 |
793 |
|
Birmingham |
81 |
130 |
|
Cambridge |
169 |
272 |
|
Cardiff |
45 |
72 |
|
Dover |
202 |
235 |
|
Edinburgh |
373 |
600 |
|
Leeds |
194 |
312 |
|
Liverpool |
161 |
259 |
|
London |
122 |
196 |
|
Manchester |
161 |
259 |
|
Newcastle |
229 |
481 |
|
Plymouth |
122 |
196 |
|
Southampton |
76 |
122 |
|
York |
222 |
357 |
Rail Travel:
National Railway
Tel: 08457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Purchasing Rail Tickets
National Bus Travel
National Express
Tel: 08705 808080
www.nationalexpress.com
Local Bus Travel
First Group
Timetable Enquiries (Bristol area) Tel: 0870 608 2 608
www.firstgroup.com
Taxis
Trans Cab - Tel: 0117 9538638
Streamline - Tel:
Bristol & Avon Taxis - Tel:
City Link Taxis - Tel:
Eagle Taxis - Tel:
