Public Transport in Bristol

Here's all the info on Bristol's public transport network, including train, bus, park and ride and even floating harbour ferry! For door to door journey information by all modes of transport just visit www.travelwest.info or use the TravelWest journey planner at the bottom of the page.

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* Please note that due to the Coronavirus pandemic, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England. Guidance on face coverings can be found here and travel guidance for passengers is available here.

Bus

It's really easy to get around Bristol by bus, with plenty of fast and convenient services available from all key locations.

You can find out more about Bristol bus routes and timetables at www.firstgroup.com/bristol. 

Cut-price evening travel during the festive period, courtesy of First West of England.

First’s new single evening ticket promotion means people can travel for just £1 on any First Bus or metrobus service in the Bristol or Bath Zone excluding Brislington & Portway Park & Ride services, journeys to the airport, and journeys to/from Bath Park & Ride sites.

The £1 single evening ticket is available all week from 7pm until 4.29am, from 22 November up to and including New Year’s Eve. The £1 fare also applies to students, young people and children.

The special ticket is available on the First Bus app (found in the Bath Zone and Bristol Zone under a “Promotions” category) or from the driver (not on metrobus) - passengers need to ask for the £1 evening ticket as it is not available on Tap & Cap in the Bristol Zone. 

More information is available at www.firstbus.co.uk/£1offer

metrobus is a modern public transport service for the greater Bristol area offering a faster, more frequent and reliable service with direct routes to key destinations. This new, environmentally-friendly way of getting around the city has a ‘buy before you board service’ with ticket machines at every stop.

You can find out more about metrobuses' routes here. 

It's also worth exploring Bristol's latest innovative service, provided by Bristol FreeBus.

Park and Ride

If you're driving to Bristol, why not take advantage of one of the fantastic Park and Ride services? Avoid any of the stress of driving around a new city, save money and do your bit for the environment. Find out more about Bristol Park & Ride services at www.travelwest.info/parkandride.

Train

Bristol is at the hub of the national rail network in the West of England. Great Western Railway and other major train operators run local, regional and inter-city services from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station and Bristol Parkway Railway Station.

With a GWR Freedom Travel Pass you can get unlimited travel on all trains and most buses in Bristol. You can buy a daily, weekly or monthly ticket for use any time, any day. Find out more about it here. 

Boat

Number Seven Boats and Bristol Ferry Boats operate regular ferry services to and from waterfront attractions and key points along the harbourside. The Bristol Packet runs guided trips around Bristol and along the river Avon to Bath.

For a journey with a difference, Avon River Cruises run private charter hire trips around Bristol harbour and on the River Avon, with on-board catering if required.

Travel by car

Bristol has plenty of city centre car parks. You can find out more about Bristol car parks and travelling by car at www.travelwest.info/drive.

Find out more:

• Travelling around Bristol
• Maps and guides
• Visitor information

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