How to get to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) Train Station

Travel from Bristol city centre to Bristol Temple Meads train station

Bristol is a city in England that has a quite breathtaking location straddling the River Avon in the southwestern part of the country. The city has a long and rich maritime history and the one-time centre of the city port is now a hub of the culture here. The Bristol Meads Train Station is not only the largest railway station in Bristol it also serves as a vital transportation hub for all means of transportation throughout the city. The station dates back to around 1840 and contains 15 different passenger platforms. The distance from the centre of Bristol to the station is around 0.6 miles (1.0 km) and because the station is so close to the centre of the city you could walk there in around 12min. If you prefer public transportation to travel from Bristol city centre to Bristol Temple Meads train station some buses can make the trip in around 11min and if you would like to drive there you should expect a travel time of around 6min.

How far is it from Bristol city centre to Bristol Temple Meads train station?

One of the best features of the train station called Bristol Temple Meads is the convenience it offers to travellers because it has a location right in the heart of Bristol just to the north of the River Avon and south of the centre of the city. The station is around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) from Castle Park that is a large and well-known green space right in the centre of Bristol. You can walk from the park to the station crossing over the Temple Meads - Castle Park waterway at St. Phillps Bridge in around 15min.

What is the best way to get to Bristol Temple Meads train station from Bristol city centre?

If you are travelling from the centre of Bristol from a location such as St. Peter's Church to the Bristol Temple Meads train station and you are not carrying too much with you one of the best ways to get to the station is to simply walk. Your trip time is only going to be around 15min and most of your walk is going to take you either right along the water or through the heart of the centre of the city. If you prefer to take public transportation a couple of options for buses are routes one, 2A, and 92 that will make the journey in around 14min and with so many different lines making the trip you can expect to find a bus running around every 5min.

Where is/are the airport(s) in Bristol and how to get there?

The primary airport that travellers use in this area is the Bristol Airport (BRS). The airport has a location that is to the southwest of the centre of the city and the train station. Since it is often the case the travellers will be making the journey between the train station and the airport there is a bus called the A1 Airport Flyer that office direct service between these two locations in around 32min with buses running roughly every 20min. If you were to drive yourself from the station to the airport you could do so along the A38 highway in around 23min.

How accessible is Bristol train station for those with limited mobility?

Travelers with disabilities or limited mobility that have plans to travel through the Bristol Temple Meads train station may be looking for information about the train station in Bristol Temple Meads. What they will find is that the station offers step-free access throughout the station. This includes the fact that there is not a drop curb at the drop-off point in front of the station and there are lifts to the platforms when necessary. While the station does not provide low-level ticket counters there are low-level ticket machines that have locations by both the ticket office and the entrance. Passengers will find accessible toilets near the stairs to the subway adjacent to platform three as well as by the waiting room on platforms 13 through 15. If passengers need wheelchair access during their journey through the station the assistance staff at the station can provide these to passengers.

Bristol Train Station. Source: Shutterstock

Night trains to/from Bristol Temple Meads

If you have an interest in travelling by train during the evening hours from the Bristol Temple Meads train station one of the most popular destinations is the London Paddington train station. There are roughly 5 different train times for Bristol Temple Meads trainst hat depart the station in Bristol at 8:00 p.m. or later to make the journey of around 1h 40min to the London Paddington station. Another popular destination from Bristol is to travel to the seaside town of Brighton and the Brighton railway station. Five different trains depart anywhere from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. every evening to make the journey of around 4h to Brighton.

Traveling by bus/train in Bristol: Sustainable journey

These days many travellers have concerns about the environmental impact that they are having when they travel. One of the best features of travelling by train to Bristol Temple Meads is the fact that you are substantially lessening your environmental footprint when you travel by train as opposed to driving yourself to a destination from Bristol. In fact, some estimates suggest that every passenger on a train is lessening their environmental impact by up to 50% as opposed to driving a car.

Local tips: Bristol train station points of interest

One of the best features of having a train station that's right in the heart of the city is the fact that there are so many things to see and do that are only just a short walk from the station. When you walk outside of the station you can make your way to a magnificent green space called the Temple Gardens that sits right adjacent to Temple Church that is just a short walk to the north of the station. There are several cafés, restaurants, and shopping options that you will find just outside the station. Of course, since the station sits right along the river this is a great place to take a scenic stroll while you wait for your train to depart. Some other great spots that you will find near the station include:

• Hart's Bakery
• Don Giovanni's Restaurant
• St. Mary Radcliffe Church
• Somerset Square
• Temple Island

What to do in Bristol

The city of Bristol often has quite a few descriptions that make it a place where people want to visit and want to live. These include things such as being the happiest city in the United Kingdom, the best place for people under 25 to live, a top food destination, and also a hotspot for vegan cuisine. The city also has a vibrant music scene that has spawned several well-known bands known the world over. A quite unique feature in the city is the fact that you can actually try your hand at surfing when you are here, by visiting The Wave, an artificial wave pool that sits just to the north of the centre of the city.

Another fun thing to do while you're here is to go on one of the Bristol Pirate Walks that are rather short guided tours that will take you through some of Bristol's oldest neighbourhoods. While you are on the tour you will learn some of the early history of Bristol that dates back to the 16th century. If you are a theatre buff, look no further than King Street that is the heart of the theatre district in the city plus it contains quite a few bars restaurants to explore as well. Finally, the city is home to the Bristol Aquarium which features an underwater tunnel that will take you through a re-created environment that even includes a sunken ship.For more information, you can check Omio The Window Seat.