Transport
With excellent road, rail and air links, Bristol couldn't be easier to get to for your business event. Whether you are visiting Bristol for a meeting, conference, exhibition or team building day, this beautiful and unique city is closer than you might think.
By train
Bristol Temple Meads is the main railway station, situated approximately 15 minutes walk from the city centre. The 8 and 9 bus services run frequently between Bristol Temple Meads Station and the city centre, Broadmead, Cabot Circus and Clifton. Regular trains operate between Bristol Temple Meads and stations between London Paddington, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Penzance.
By bus/coach
Bristol Bus Station is situated on Marlborough Street, near Broadmead shopping centre and Cabot Circus. National Express 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 3½ hours).
By air
Bristol International Airport is situated just 8 miles south of central Bristol, and is easily accessed via the A38. Direct flights operate to Bristol International Airport form across the UK, Europe and North America. Bristol International Flyer express coach service offers a convenient way to get to the airport, with regular coaches running from Bristol city centre bus and train station to the airport throughout the day. The journey takes around 30 minutes and tickets are available from the driver.
For more information about flights please visit the Bristol International Airport Website.
By car
Bristol is easily accessible from the M5 and M4 motorways. From the M4, exit at junction 19 (signpost 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.
| 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 |
Transport in and around Bristol
First Group Travel
First Group Travel operates the bus services in and around Bristol. For timetables, routes and fares please visit the First Group Travel website.
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Another way to get around the city centre of Bristol is by ferry. The Bristol Ferry Boat Company offers two services with regular timetables.
Find out more about the Bristol Ferry Boat Company.
Bristol City Sightseeing Tours
The Bristol City Sightseeing Bus offers an excellent way to travel around and see the city. There are 20 stops throughout Bristol and tickets are valid for 24 hours. All of the major tourist attractions are served, such as Cabot Circus, Broadmead, Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery, the Harbourside and Clifton Suspension Bridge. A great and informative way to get from A to B with live guides to keep you up-to-date on the surrounding sights and sounds.
Find out more about Bristol City Sightseeing Tours.
Private Coach Travel
There are several companies in Bristol that offer private coach hire, perfect for transporting delegates from A to B quicky and efficiently. Click on the company links below for further information.
Harbour Link 500 Bus
The Harbour Link 500 Bus offers a quick and reliable transport service in and around the Bristol harbour area. The bus runs every 20 minutes during weekdays and every 30 minutes on Saturdays.
Find out more about the Harbour Link 500 bus service in Bristol.
Park & Ride Services in Bristol
In order to travel comfortable into Bristol the city offers three Park & Ride Services:
Park & Ride Long Ashton
Park and ride service operating between Long Ashton and Hotwells, Anchor Road, The Centre, Baldwin Street, Victoria Street, Old Market, Bond Street and the Haymarket, in a circular route.
Park & Ride Portway
Park & Ride service operates between junction of Portway and West Town Road, calling at junction of Hung Road, Woodwell Road, Roman Way, Merchants Road, Hotwells Road, Anchor Road and the City Centre.
Park & Ride A4 Bath Road
The Park & Ride site is located on the A4 Bath Road at Brislington, to the South East of the City.
Park & Ride bus times
Busses operate from Monday to Saturday.
Please visit the Park & Ride website for detailed timetables.
Return fares
£3.00 per person before 1000 Monday - Friday. £2.50 per person after 1000 Monday - Friday £2.00 per person all day Saturday. Up to three children under the age of 16 travel for free with each fare paying adult.
All England Travelcard holders travel for free after 0900 Monday to Friday and all day Saturday.
For more information please visit the Park & Ride Website.
