What I don't understand is, why does it take the same amount of time for the bus to drive to the…read morestation as it does for me to walk? Also, why do empty buses rattle past my window all day (when in service) but they never drive past the bus stop when I'm waiting for one? No joke, I just looked out my window again and there was yet another, with not a sole on board!! A city like this needs a good public transport system, what with the hilliness making it harder to walk and cycle and the traffic diabolical due to tiny windy roads. We need a solution and fast!

Today, 9th of september, i've waited for the bus for over a whole hour. Never thought it was…read morepossible to skip exacly 10 busses in a row (6x for number 76 and 4x for number 2). I've been at the bus stop from 13:48 and finaly caught a number 2 bus at 15:04. When I told the driver I've been waiting for the bus for a whole hour he just shrugged and said "it is very busy in town". I get that its not his fault, and I'm used to 2 or even 3 busses not arriving, its beyond me as to what has to happen to skip 10 busses in a row. I was also suppossed to start my shift at 3pm. In seriously reconsidering my decision to get around by bus. (Might as well had walked to city center today). Sincerely, Vito.

Good for accessing different parts of Bristol with ease…read more The station itself doesn't have a ticket machine, but you can buy your ticket once on the train. The service is reliable, but I would recomend getting a timetable as you don't want to be waiting around only to find out the last train has come and gone. Bristol City has a good network of trains, and inorder to reach some of the more extreme parts from where you are located it's probabley more advisable (and quicker) to get a train, for example Lawrence Hill to Parson's street, you may have to change but it'll probably be quicker than any bus you can get.

This train station is particularly useful if you find yourself traveling between Temple Meads and…read morethe Church Road area via public transport, as there is no direct bus service linking the two. The trains aren't all that regular though, so make sure you look up the times before you start your journey. The station is basically just a couple of platforms - there's no ticket machine - which means that you can occasionally get away with a free journey (not that I condone such practices, of course). There's also a good connection with Montpelier rail station, with a journey taking between 5 and 10 minutes and only costing £1.50. Win.

I would give it a severn out of five if I could…read more This great line that connects Bristol with Severn Beach and does a great job of it, too. I basically agree with everything the awesome previous reviewer said, and Barbie loves her profile pic also. I've used it twice and there will definitely be a third time hopefully. It's also gorgeous, literally, because of the views of the gorge.

A super efficient railway line that connects Temple Meads Station with Severn Beach in under forty…read moreminutes. The line runs through Lawrence Hill, Easton, Montpelier, Redland, Clifton Down, Sea Mills, Shirehampton, Avonmouth and finally arrives in the far northwest of the city at Severn Beach. The line had become little used in recent times but thanks to the dedicated work of Friends of Suburban Railways this line now has services roughly every 30 minutes and runs 7 days a week. The line is amazingly affordable and a return journey from one end to the other costs £3.00. Compare this to the cost and time it would take on the bus. It has also gone a long way towards re-connecting the communities that were separated by the M32. This line has been rated one of the top ten scenic routes in the UK and the views you get as you go through the cities and then out along the Avon gorge are stunning.

I remember when taking the Megabus was just a big no-no - they had such a bad reputation for being…read morecompletely 100% late, usually by an hour up to an hour and a half. For this reason, I only ever took it once and never again for a few years. However I had to get to London a week ago for an impromptu trip, and trains were just mighty expensive, so I decided to pay £7.50 for a megabus ride. Not looking forward to it at all, I went to the bus stop and waited.. and was pleasantly surprised that the bus was actually 10 minutes early! Also surprising was the chirpy, friendly driver and the bus itself, which seemed much cleaner than what I had remembered. Prices are usually cheaper than the £7.50 I paid if you book earlier than I did. If you do it at the right time, you can get them for a pound, which you won't get anywhere else! The ride to London was 2.5 hours, an hour more than the train. Another surprise, was that we got there on time! My bus trip was either a fluke, or Megabus has really upped their game and are providing a more reliable service these days. Pretty good value, if you ask me!

I know this is a bit of a standing joke, but if you tell your inner snob to shut up for a moment,…read moreit can't be denied that the Megabus is an absolute bargain. Now that the Megatrain is sadly no longer with us, from Bristol this just services south Wales (which I haven't tried) and London. I'm not sure if the bargain prices are still as easy obtain as they once were, but if you book early enough this is a great way to get to the capital (my wife and I once got there for a total price of £4.50 - £1 single each way plus a 50p booking charge!). I've used it about twice and both times it was on time both ways and in fact turned up well within the three hour it claims it will take (it actually takes around 2hrs 20 which isn't far off the train time). The buses go from outside the Colston Hall, though I'm sure I heard recently that they no longer pick up in Easton so you may need to check this. One other thing, National Express have started doing 'fun fares' in response, which can be just as cheap, so be sure to double-check their prices too before you book.

Upon arriving in London, we decided to hop on the train to Bristol instead of renting a car -- and…read morewe're so glad we did! The train stations were a breeze to navigate, tickets were very affordable, and the ride itself was smooth and scenic. Staff and locals couldn't have been kinder, always ready to point us in the right direction with a smile. If you're traveling in the UK, skip the stress of driving and take the train -- it's an absolute win!

Used in the TV show Boy Meads World, for all of those train travelers who treat their bodies like a…read moreTemple. This is a large station that services Bristol (but not literally), and is the hub of the entire Southwest UK when it comes trains. It's a haunting old station and one which we've been to on many occasions. Functionally, it's been modernized a lot in recent years during the resurgence of Bristol, but it's as grand as ever. It's actually the oldest station in the country and also the largest. Literally, in the UK. It started serving trains on the last day of August in 1840 and it connects to London Paddington. It was designed by Brunel. Who then did a lot of other railway things. But this was his first mission and he did it well.

All aboard for the BEST way to see the UK! The British railway system is a dream -- quick, comfy,…read moreand surprisingly affordable. Unlike in the U.S., trains connect almost every city and town, making travel effortless. We used it for our whole UK adventure and loved every mile. Whether you're off to work, sightseeing, or chasing castles, this is the way to go!

Lovely architecture, but amenities could use some work. There is a free water refill station and…read morethe toilets are clean, functional, and spacious. That said, there isn't a lot of food shops. A listing: Good&Proper Starbucks The Pasty Shop AMT Coffee Proper Crust Hart's Bakery Pumpkin Cafe Bonaparte (pub?) This sounds like a lot but there are 15 platforms, and there's hardly any seating. Overall, the place is fairly clean and seems to be well-run. Bathrooms: clean, spacious, and functional.

I used a ton of staples in trying to put together a file on Stapleton Road Rwy Stn…read more Stapleton Road is close to Bristol and is a neighbourhood train station that gives a lot of people in this part of town, with great access to the rest of Bristol and the Southwest and ultimately the whole country. So it does a great job. It's a cute little Suburban train station. It's actually less than 2 miles from Temple Meads in the centre of town and has some beautiful mural/sculptures in the wall of Multicultural people that live in the area painted on the walls so in that respect it's great.

Located in the Easton area of Inner city Bristol, Stapleton Road Station offers hourly service to…read morethe main train station Temple Meads. It was opened in 1863 and the dated look can still be seen, however efforts to modernise the station are apparent. Local artist Bill Guilding has painted some pretty good murials which show people from all different era's as they wait for their train.

Quick service and reasonable prices. Would use again if needed but I wouldn't take as an…read morealternative to a taxi service such as Uber but for what I used it for it worked fantastically

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Very professional, efficient and pleasant taxi service in the Bristol area…read more The drivers are curteous, very helpful and really nice. They worry more than you do about getting you to your destination on time.

From the owner: We specialise in safely and economically moving people around to and from homes and offices to…read moreairports, train stations, coach stations and cruise terminals. All in a quality taxi, which turns up promptly and with a friendly and happy driver !