Bristol - Essential Information
- Nearby guides:
- Cardiff
- Bournemouth
- Exeter
- Birmingham
- Southampton
- Liverpool
- Guernsey
- Manchester
- Nottingham
- Jersey
Airport
It takes 30 mins to get to Bristol International Airport (www.bristolairport.co.uk) by train or bus. The train leaves every 20 mins from Bristol Temple Meads. The Bristol International Flyer bus runs every half an hour between Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Bus station, Bedminster, Bridgewater Road and Bristol Airport. An adult single bus ticket costs £6, return £8. Tickets can be bought from the bus driver or booked online at www.bristolairport.co.uk.
Public transport
First City Line Buses is the easiest way of getting around the city. An adult day pass costs £3.70 (off peak £2.70) and childrens day pass £2.60 (off peak £1.90). Families up to 5 can travel on a family ticket for £6 (off peak £5). Buses starts operating around 5.30 and stops from 23.00-00.30.
Public transport
A popular way of seeing Bristol is by ferry or on the River Avon. Adults pay £1.50 for a single short stop journey and £2.50 for a return short stop. Children, students and seniors pay £1.20 for a short stop single and £2 for a return. You can also get multi-stop tickets, round trips, regular tickets and family passes. Please visit the Bristol Ferry Boat Company’s website for more information about routes and prices.
Taxi
Bristol District Taxis
Taxi
We Drive
Post
Post Offices are located at: 12 Baldwin Street and stays open 9-18 on weekdays and 9-13 on Saturdays and on Queens Road 44/46 in Clifton, opening times here are 9-17.30 on weekdays and 9-13 on Saturdays.
Pharmacy
Boots, The Chemist is at 59 Broadmead (+44 117 929 3631). For urgent matters please call NHS Direct on 845 4647 (24 hours a day).
Dentist
Call 845 46 47 for 24 hour service.
Telephone
Country code: +44
Area codes: 01225/ 01275/ 0117
Electricity
230 V/50Hz, uses plugs with three rectangular prongs. Adapter is needed.
