Getting to Bristol

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 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.

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By Bus/Coach

Bristol Bus Station is situated on Marlborough Street, near Broadmead shopping centre. 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 3 1/2 hours).

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London Flyer coaches run between Bristol and London, and Megabus operates from Bristol to London and Cwmbran.

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 from 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 stations to the airport throughout the day. The journey takes around 30 minutes and tickets are available from the driver. Find out more about Bristol International Flyer.

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.

Bristol Park & Ride

Find out more about the following Bristol Park & Ride services:

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