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.

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.

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.

Public toilets were 30p per entry - upon entering the toilets it was evident that there was very…read moreinfrequent, if any, routine cleaning. Vomit in one stall, used underwear in the other. I understand that 30p is not very much to charge and it helps with the costs of the facility, but you'd surely expect something a little better from a paid restroom.

Toilets non existent a disgrace. Male & Female continually out of use. Only one toilet available…read more(Disability toilet) for all male & female passengers. Long que of desperate people worried about missing bus. Toilet not cleaned as continually in use. Door damaged, no handle. Not acceptable even for a third world country. Issue brought up with enquiry desk 'Nothing to do with us' No supervisor available. National Express should be ashamed. Gave 1 star as 0 stars not an option.

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.

First Great Western trains run throughout the West of England to primarily London. Historically,…read moreFirst Great Western hasn't been very good on the customer satisfaction list, but in the recent years they have dramatically improved their services to near perfection. In my experience, they have never been late or cancelled and have almost always arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule (which is always handy so you can grab an unexpected cup of coffee!). The trains themselves are of a very high standard. Each seat is full length (unlike First Capital Connect) and the floor has carpet on it which is a pleasant luxury. There is no chewing gum stuck to the seats, or graffiti etched onto the tables. Everything is almost spotlessly clean. In fact sometimes I wonder if I am in First Class, it is that nice! There is quite a large buffet on most of the trains (most definitely the ones headed to London Paddington) which although isn't cheap, certainly is no more expensive than the stands at the train stations. Most, if not all of the staff are friendly and very helpful. One down side I would say is that I find it hard to open the doors as you have to reach outside the window and open them from the exterior of the train which (if you are on the short side like me) is pretty difficult. There is also a large gap from the train to most platforms which again is difficult especially if you have a lot of luggage. However, I have found on many occasions that the train staff rush to help you if you are struggling which I think is great. There are toilets on board and are almost always clean, however no toilet on a train is perfect really! On board travel magazines are provided free of charge and also an emergency exit information booklet is on every seat (it almost feels like an aeroplane!). A word of warning though - if your ticket is booked in advance you MUST get on that exact train which is stated on your ticket. If you miss it, or hop on an earlier train you are fined a lot of money. Also, I have heard that if you sit in a seat already reserved then a £20 fine is given to you. Price wise, First Great Western trains are very reasonable if booked in advance online through their website. A single from Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport off peak with a Young Persons Railcard is £7.60 which is very cheap for the distance travelled. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend First Great Western, primarily for the fast, cheap and reliable service.

First Great Western is a close second to Virgin in my ranking of trains that trawl up and down our…read morecountries Railways lines. And number three is a long long way behind. It is one of the few services that you can guarantee will be fast and professional every time you take it. That does not mean to say that i like the trains in this country in general, just that i think relatively First Great Western is one of the best!

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.

The other reviewers on here have summed up city car club, what it is and how it works, so I won't…read morecover that again. So..hi..I'm Richard, I've been a member of the club for over a year and i've found it fantastic for short to medium hires. Calling it a 'club' is a winning tactic it makes you feel like you're a member of some secret society. Anyway, I digress, i've used city cars for everything from the odd trip to IKEA, or to the supermarket to get a 24 pack of beers home, to hiring the vans to move house. I've also booked cars for 24 hours on a couple of occasions for a wedding and a day trip. I won't go into costs as they're likely to change, so you can do that yourself by looking at their website. But for anything longer than 24 hours using normal car hire tends to work out cheaper. I pay an extra £5 a month to bring the insurance excess down to £100. Which means that if I were to damage a car (which so far I haven't) then I won't be forking out hundreds. For me it takes some of the worry out of negotiating Bristol's congested streets. Now if you're anything like me (a bit of a car fan) then you'll like the fact that you've got the opportunity to 'test drive' a whole bunch of different cars. You're not going to find an Alfa Romeo 8c on the list, but i've had fun whizzing around in the brand new fiestas and experiencing the strange silent gliding sensation of a Hybrid Prius as it accelerates. I have no hesitation in giving city car club the thumbs up. Friendly customer services too. Had to call late at night once 'cause I couldn't get the key to turn in the ignition; steering lock was on..duh!

Have you heard of these guys? No? Well if you are old enough, have qualified and have been so for…read moreat least two years then you will be eligible to drive a car from the City Car Club. With locations throughout the city, I was able to try out the car situated on Chessel Street with my firends who live just minutes around the corner. This business idea is great. All you have to do is register line and they send you a card. This card then unlocks any of their cars and lets you in where you wil fin the keys and you can drive off, anywhere you want for £5 an hour - including insuarance. You have to pay extra per mile, but if you need it for a little run about to the shops and back and can't afford all the exspense of having your own car then this really is the next best thing!! Its brill!

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR IN HERE OVERNIGHT. It is quite simply…read morea robbers paradise. Numerous car smashed windows and belongings stolen. Not that they are on view they are just opportunist thieves. No security and Police not interested. Find another car park.

Here comes my grumpy old man rant…read more.. I can't belive the cost of parking, I swear it escalates at the same rate as petrol, I guess the thing is that big city centre parking lots feel that people don't have a choice so they can charge rediculous rates. If you want to park here for the whole day it'll cost you £14! (or £9 for 6 hours). I went to Bridport in dorset the other day (granted not the biggest place, and not really comparable to bristol) and I parked in the town centre's central car park and it cost me 40p for the whole day, now what is so special about this mamouth concrete hump that they can charge an extra £13.60! If you do want to park in the city centre and either want security or a car near after you get lumbered with many bags of shopping then I guess it's helpful... but still... £14!

Quite a nice room, nothing ground breaking but a nice decor and all the usual things you would…read moreexpect from a decent hotel. (TV, shower, double bed etc). The main restaurant was fantastic. A real cut above most food I am used to. When I went it was £25 for a three course dinner, but included an extra pre-starter 'compliments of the chef'. Some really different stuff on the menu, including 'basil ice-cream' which was far nicer than it sounded! Breakfast was also fantastic with a really large selection on the buffet, including things you wouldn't expect such as jam doughnuts. When I went it was a special offer, so it didn't work out too expensive. I could imagine that if it was full price it wouldn't have been quite as good of a stay, but there does seem to be regular special offers. The location is a bit out of the way, close to neither the bay or the city centre by public transport, but would not be that far by car.