Getting Around Bristol

Located in southwestern England, Bristol is one of the country's six most populous cities. More than 420,000 residents call Bristol home, and there is also a significant amount of visitors for various reasons including business, education, sports, and tourism.

Being a major city, Bristol has a well developed transportation system that servers locals and visitors alike. For international tourists, Bristol International Airport is the main gateway into the city. The airport is located in the community of North Somerset, which is about 9 miles west of Bristol.

Bristol International Airport is served by more than 15 airlines. The airlines that offer the most flights include Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines, and Thomson Airways. Most of the flight destinations are in Europe, which means that visitors from other continents need to make at least a single flight transfer on their way to Bristol.

There are only two direct flights between Bristol International Airport and North America. Thomson Airways has direct flights to Orlando-Sanford International Airport. However, passengers should be aware that this is a seasonal service and may not be available all year round. The other direct flights are to New York City's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F Kennedy International Airport. These direct flights to New York have been provided by Continental Airlines, but the airline has announced the cancellation of this service.

To get to Bristol, U.S. tourists will have to make one or even two flight transfers at European airports. Transfers are commonly made in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Brussels, and other major cities. Tourists should also be aware that there aren't any flights between Bristol and London.

Getting from Bristol Airport to the Bristol city centre is quite easy. Road A38 leads directly to the heart of the city, and the drive takes about 25 minutes. The Bristol Airport Flyer is an express bus service that operates two routes from Bristol Airport to other major locations in the city and the surrounding area. For example, this bus service connects to Temple Meads station, the main rail hub in Bristol. The Bristol Flyer service also stops at the Bristol Bus Station. From these two transportation hubs, passengers can easily get around Bristol and travel to other cities in England and the United Kingdom.