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.
