Bristol University of the West of England (UWE)
Directions, Transport and Travel To and From Bristol University
(Bristol, England)
There are a number of transportation services in the city of Bristol. People may enter and leave the city through various transportation media.
Travel by Air
Bristol International Airport is the fastest growing regional airport in the United Kingdom today. It is located about 13 km / 8 miles south from the city. It handles 3 million passengers a year flying to 50 destinations and has a modern well equipped terminal for both national and international departures and arrivals. Transportation into the city is provided by taxi (affordable) and half hourly buses to Temple Meads station.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) Information - Useful information about Bristol (BRS) Airport
Car Parking
The city of Bristol has a number of pay parking areas in the city. Aside from these areas, there are also controlled parking zones, which are parking spaces that can only be used by people who have the correct permits to park in such areas.
Car Hire and Road Travel
The city of Bristol is a great base from which to explore the renowned Roman town of Bath and the remarkable town of Glastonbury, one of Britain's first religious centres. Another interesting place within easy reach is the popular seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. Near Bristol you can find plenty areas of natural beauty, such as the Cotswold Hills with its quaint villages and Cheddar and Avon gorges.
Renting a car in Bristol isn't difficult as there are several hire firms represented in the city. For the best rates it is recommended to book a vehicle in advance online. There's one service there which provides the most attractive deals on car rental from a number of internationally well known firms such as Budget, National and Thrifty.
Travel by Trains and Rail
The city of Bristol has two main train stations - Bristol Parkway, which is located to the north of the city; and Bristol Temple Meads, which is to the east of the city. Most inter-city trains pass through these stations and bring passengers to other parts of England such as London, South Wales, and the Midlands. The city also has eleven suburban train stations which allow people to go around the city.
Travel by Buses and Coachl
The bus services of the city of Bristol are controlled by two companies - Avon Limited and First Bristol Limited and First Somerset. Both of these companies are subsidiaries of the First Group, which controls the majority of the city's bus services. All the fares, timetables, and routes can be seen in the First Group's company website.
Travel by Taxi
The city of Bristol has around 712 taxis which have signs placed on their roof tops. All of them have meters, and the tariff they charge is controlled by the city council. They can be hailed in any street.
