Friday, 21st November 2008
Home > Shopping in Bristol > Cabot Circus > Getting To Cabot Circus
Car
Cabot Circus is clearly signed and easily accessible from the end of the M32 motorway and has a dedicated car park providing 2,600 spaces for customers:
- The postcode - for sat nav users - is BS2 9AB
- The car park is open 24/7
- Disabled bays are available on the ground and third floors
- Electric car bays (with chargers) are available on the first and second floors
A number of alternative car parks are available within walking distance, the details of which can be viewed by logging on to www.ncp.co.uk or www.bristol.gov.uk/carparks
Park & Ride
Cabot Circus is very easy to reach by Park & Ride; simply park your car on the city outskirts for free then pay a small fare to catch a direct bus straight to the city centre. The available services are:
- 902 Portway
- 903 Long Ashton
- 904 Bath Road
(Buses run every 10 - 20 mins, Monday to Saturday)
- 984 UWE Car Park
(Runs every 15 mins, Saturday and Sunday from 27 Sept until 28 Dec 2008)
Find out more about all Park & Ride services in Bristol at www.bristol.gov.uk/parkandride or call 0117 922 2910.
Foot or Bike
Bristol Legible City is a unique concept that provides pedestrians with clear direction signs and maps to make negotiating the journey to Cabot Circus on foot easier. Look out for the blue information signs at points on major pedestrian routes.
Cycle parking stands are provided close to Cabot Circus (look out for the signs outside the development). Visit www.bristol.gov.uk/cycling to find out more.
Train
Direct train services run to Bristol Temple Meads from Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Gloucester, Bath, Chippenham, Swindon, Reading, Taunton, Weston and Westbury. Bristol Temple Meads is only a short walk from Cabot Circus, or you can catch a bus or ferry there instead (see below for details).
Find out more about train services to Bristol by visiting www.nationalrail.co.uk or calling 0845 748 4950.
Bus & Coach
The 8/8a or 9/9a runs from Temple Meads Station to Clifton village, stopping at various city centre locations. Find out more about Bristol bus service timetables at www.firstgroup.com
Bristol Bus Station is a short walk away providing direct bus and coach links to South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath, Wiltshire, South Wales and the Midlands. Find out more at www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 2233.
Ferry
Travel in style and take in the beautiful surroundings of Bristol's ancient harbour. Ferries run from Temple Meads Station to Castle Park, where passengers can alight for the Cabot Circus development.
Find out more by logging on to www.bristolferry.com or call 0117 927 3416.
Air
The Airport Flyer service is a fast and convenient way to get from Bristol International Airport to Bristol Bus Station and Temple Meads Station.
For further information visit www.bristolairport.co.uk/getting_to_bia.aspx or call +44 (0)871 334 4344.
Dial-A-Ride
Provides a handy door-to-door service for those with disabilities or unable to use public transport due to mobility impairments.
- The service will take you directly to Cabot Circus
- Service hours are from 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm Friday
- A single journey costs from £1.10 to £1.60. All England concessionary holders travel for free.
Find out more by visiting www.bristoldialaride.org.uk or call 0845 130 1875.