Trains to Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is an international transportation hub for passengers travelling from the South West of England and Wales. With Bristol’s brilliant train links, many choose to take the train over driving to save time and money.
There is no train station at the airport, but it is still easy to travel to Bristol Airport via train. CrossCountry will take you to Bristol Temple Meads station where you can jump on the Airport Flyer Express and arrive at the airport 30 minutes later.
Getting to Bristol Airport by train
Once you have arrived at Bristol Temple Meads station with CrossCountry, getting to Bristol Airport is easy.
The Airport Flyer Express bus service will drop you off at the airport terminal doors in around 30 minutes. Buses run regularly, from the early hours of the morning to late at night.
To find out about Bristol Station’s accessibility, check out our Bristol Temple Meads guide.
For more information about getting to Bristol Airport, visit Bristol Airport's website.
Our Top Travel Tips
Here are our top travel tips to make sure your journey runs smoothly:
- Find the best time to travel – learn more about Anytime and Off-Peak fares and what they mean to your journey.
- Skip the queues by purchasing your ticket on our website, or on our mobile site, and immediately get them sent to your device as an m-Ticket via our app.
- Download the CrossCountry Trains app for real-time train information, tickets and live departure information.
- Bristol hotels – If you have an early or late flight and want to stay in Bristol for the night, you’ll want to book a great value hotel.
Facilities at Bristol Airport
Wherever you're jetting off to, Bristol Airport has a great selection of shops to enjoy while you're waiting. Some shops even let you reserve shopping ahead of time, so you can collect those last-minute essentials just before you fly. At the airport, you can find beauty stores, pharmacies, newsagents, bookshops, and fashion stores. You can’t skip World Duty Free for more tax-free goodies like perfume and alcohol.
There are also plenty of places to eat in Bristol Airport, whether you're looking for a coffee to perk you up or a three-course meal. Sample sandwiches, pastries, drinks, meals, and more, always with quick-service.
As well as a selection of shops and restaurants, Bristol Airport has many facilities designed to improve your airport experience. You can use the free terminal WiFi, printing services, FastTrack security services, baby changing facilities, and airport lounges.