Bristol Airport sits south of the city and is linked by the A1 Bristol Airport Flyer bus, local WESTlink services and National Express coaches. Taxis collect from the Drop Off & Pick Up car park on the top level of the Transport Interchange, a short walk from the terminal. Sorting your data before landing helps too.
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Hotels at Bristol Airport
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| How | Time | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Bristol Airport Flyer bus | up to every 8 minutes | £9.50 single, £16 return | Bristol Bus Station - City Centre - Temple Meads - Bedminster - Bristol Airport; services run daily |
| A2 Portishead Airport Flyer bus | Up to every hour, 24 hours a day | £5 single, £7 return | Portishead - Clevedon - Nailsea - Backwell - Bristol Airport |
| A3 Weston Airport Flyer bus | up to every 30 mins during peak times | £5 single, £7 return | Weston Railway Station - Worle - Congresbury - Cleeve - Bristol Airport; services run daily |
| 100 National Express Birmingham coach | Up to 7 services daily | Birmingham - Cheltenham Arle Court Park & Ride, Gloucester - Bristol Airport; book online for the best fares | |
| WESTlink on-demand service | Operating hours vary by zone | £2 or £3 single depending on trip | Book via the WESTlink app, website or by phone |
| Rail via A1 Bristol Flyer at Bristol Temple Meads | Combined rail and bus tickets can be purchased via GWR.com or the GWR app; select Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) as your station |
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Buses and coaches from the airport
The A1 Bristol Airport Flyer runs up to every 8 minutes and costs £9.50 single or £16 return, linking Bristol Bus Station, the City Centre, Temple Meads and Bedminster with the airport. The A2 Portishead service runs up to every hour, 24 hours a day, at £5 single or £7 return. The A3 Weston service runs up to every 30 minutes at peak times, also £5 single or £7 return. National Express service 100 to Birmingham runs up to 7 times daily, and WESTlink on demand costs £2 or £3 single depending on the trip.
Where to meet your taxi
Bus and coach services use the Transport Interchange, a short walk from the terminal. If you have booked a taxi, head to the Drop Off & Pick Up car park on the top level of the Transport Interchange, where dedicated Zoom Cars taxi bays sit right outside the entrance doors. Vehicles over 16 seats need to reserve a slot in the Bus & Coach Park.
Rail connections and booking notes
For rail, take the A1 Bristol Flyer to Bristol Temple Meads. Combined rail and bus tickets can be bought via GWR.com or the GWR app by selecting Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) as your station. National Express Coach through tickets must be collected before your date of travel, as there is currently no facility at Bristol Airport. Book coaches online for the best fares.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
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Questions
How often does the A1 Bristol Airport Flyer run?
Up to every 8 minutes. A single is £9.50 and a return is £16, covering Bristol Bus Station, the City Centre, Temple Meads and Bedminster.
Where do taxis pick up at Bristol Airport?
From the Drop Off & Pick Up car park on the top level of the Transport Interchange, where dedicated Zoom Cars taxi bays are positioned right outside the entrance doors.
Is there a 24 hour bus service?
Yes. The A2 Portishead Airport Flyer runs up to every hour, 24 hours a day, at £5 single or £7 return.
Can I buy a combined rail and bus ticket?
Yes. Buy via GWR.com or the GWR app and select Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) as your station, then take the A1 Bristol Flyer to Bristol Temple Meads.
How much is WESTlink?
£2 or £3 single depending on the trip. Book via the WESTlink app, website or by phone, and note operating hours vary by zone.