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Bristol Temple Meads
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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FAQ: Travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Everything you need to know about Bristol Temple Meads (BRI): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Bristol Temple Meads offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair access, elevators, and escalators.
Bristol Temple Meads is close to key attractions such as the Bristol Cathedral, the vibrant Harbourside area, and the historical SS Great Britain.
Car rental services available at Bristol Temple Meads include SIXT, Europcar, and Enterprise.
Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 0 kilometers from the city center.
To get to the city center from Bristol Temple Meads, you can take one of the many bus lines such as A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, or 376 available from the station. Alternatively, you can find a taxi at the taxi rank located on the station forecourt; for accessible taxis, you may approach a member of staff for assistance.
The closest airport is approximately 12 kilometers from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Arriving at Bristol Temple Meads about 30 minutes before your departure time is generally recommended to account for potential queues and ensure a smooth boarding experience.
Bristol Temple Meads is located at Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom.
Yes, there is parking available at Bristol Temple Meads, specifically at the 'Station Car Park'.
The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bristol Airport, which requires a transfer to a bus, typically costs around £12–£15, but prices may vary depending on the time of travel and ticket type.
Bus lines such as A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, and 376, as well as train lines like CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, and Severn Beach Line, connect via Bristol Temple Meads.
Bristol Temple Meads is generally considered safe for travel during early morning and late evening, with the station being well-lit and usually staffed, though it is always advisable to stay aware of your surroundings.
Security checks and ticket inspections are a routine part of the operations at Bristol Temple Meads to ensure passenger safety and ticket validity.
Yes, there are toilets at Bristol Temple Meads. The Ladies, Gents, and Baby Change toilets are located in the Passenger Subway, with an additional Baby Change facility in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are also available on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
Free Wi-Fi is available at Bristol Temple Meads station.
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