Trains to Bristol Airport

Getting a train to Bristol Airport is simple, with excellent links from the Bristol Temple Mead Station, and so across Somerset and Gloucestershire.

How to get to Bristol Airport

Look no further for advice on the best ways to arrive at Bristol Airport, whether you’re off on your holidays or an important work trip.

When travelling to Bristol Airport by rail, you will likely need to make a quick change. Our Avanti West Coast service can take you as far as London Euston and from there you will need to hop aboard another train. Other train operators continue on to Bristol Temple Meads, which is the nearest station to Bristol Airport.

Taking the train is a simple and convenient option, but there are also other easy ways to reach Bristol Airport such as by taxi, car or bus. 

Trains to Bristol Airport

Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest train station to the airport. Avanti West Coast can take you as far as London Euston when travelling to Bristol Airport by train. From there, you will take the underground to London Paddington, where you can get on a Great Western Railway service to Bristol Temple Meads. Some of these trains are direct; others require a quick changeover at Bristol Parkway.

Great Western Railway run other services to Bristol Temple Meads frequently, from lots of destinations like Cardiff and Bath. You’ll also find Cross Country services from destinations such as Exeter and Birmingham.

Taxis to Bristol Airport

If you’re getting a taxi to Bristol Airport you’ll want to check out Arrow Cars, who are partnered with the airport. For this reason, they are able to pick up and drop off on the terminal forecourt, meaning minimal walking distance.

You can easily get a quote or book your taxi online, whether you simply need a pickup from Bristol Temple Meads or you’re coming from further afield like Cardiff or Bath. A taxi from the train station to the airport typically takes around 30 minutes, but it’s best to be prepared and plan for traffic.

Buses to Bristol Airport

Getting to Bristol Airport by bus is straightforward since the airport is very well connected by bus and coach services. The services arrive and depart from the coach park which is just a quick walk from the airport terminal.

There are plenty of frequent services like the A1 Bristol Airport Flyer which run daily, up to every 12 minutes. With this option, you can book online or pay the driver aboard the bus. The A1 runs from Bristol Bus Station and makes a few stops on its way to the airport, including Bristol Temple Meads.

Driving to Bristol Airport

Driving to Bristol Airport is another option, and there’s plenty of parking available to make things easy. Their Silver Zone parking is recommended for 3+ days, Multi-Storey Car Park for 3-8 days, Meet and Green for 2-14 days, and Short Stay & Pick Up for up to 8 days.

To get to the airport’s car parks, simply follow directions to the postcode BS48 3DW for Silver Zone parking or BS48 3DY for any other car park. Be aware of Bristol’s Clean Air Zone, as some vehicles will need to pay a small charge to drive through it.

Top routes to Bristol Airport

Route Duration Price from Train Company 
 
Birmingham New Street to London Euston 1h 26mins £16  Avanti West Coast
Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston 2h 20mins £25 Avanti West Coast 
London Euston to Bristol Temple Meads 2h 6mins £46 GWR 
Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads 1h 40mins £16.50 SWR 

What to do at Bristol Airport

There’s plenty to do at Bristol Airport whilst you’re waiting for your flight, from grabbing a bite to eat to indulging in a bit of pre-holiday retail therapy.

Where to eat

From a grab-and-go snack at Soul + Grain to a hearty meal at Burger King, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to food. There’s also a Frankie & Benny’s for a pre-flight sit-down meal.

Where to drink

If you like to enjoy a drink before your flight there are plenty of pubs at Bristol Airport, like Cabin Bar and Brigg & Stow. Perfect for a classic “airport pint” before taking off.

Shopping

Whether it’s fresh clothing from JD Sports or last-minute travel essentials at Boots, you're covered for any late additions to your carry-on luggage. There’s also The Bookshop at WHSmiths for any late holiday reads.

Airport lounges

If you’re looking for a relaxing airport experience, book Bristol Airport’s Escape Lounge. This is a great place to sit back and enjoy a bite to eat or utilise free Wi-Fi before heading to your gate.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to Bristol Airport

If you’re looking to save some extra money on your train ticket to Bristol Airport, here’s how you do it.

First, set up Priority Ticket Alerts. This is our way of letting you know when we've released our very cheapest tickets, and are usually released 12 weeks in advance for weekdays and 8 weeks for weekends.

Next, if you’re able to be flexible with your journey time (and your flight time allows it), travel off-peak. This means travelling between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek, or any time on Friday or the weekend.

For those of you looking to book tickets as a family, you need to check out our Family Tickets page. This tells you everything you need to know about child tickets and Family Railcards.

The bus service runs 24/7, but there will be times when it is delayed or busy. So we advise giving yourself plenty of time to get your spot.

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