Bristol Temple meads STATION

The oldest and largest railway station in the city, Bristol Temple Meads, is a vital transport hub serving a dozen trains per day. It was established in 1849 as the western terminus of the Great Western Railway, which operates most services. Also, there are other train operators, including CrossCountry and South Western Railway.
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Apart from the station's services, the Bristol Temple Meads train station building is impressive too. And it was one of only ten rail stations to be awarded five stars in Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations by Simon Jenkins.

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HOW TO GET TO BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS STATION?

Surrounded by tourist attractions, Bristol Temple Meads Station is situated near the center of the city and it can be reached in various ways.

• BUS: you can take any of these busses from/to the Bristol center: 70, 72, 72a. Also you can take a ferry from Temple Meads Station ferry terminal.

• TAXI: taking a taxi is always the most time-saving and pleasant way to get to or from the railway station. The taxi rank is on the Bristol station forecourt.

• ​WALK: if you are eager to take a walk along Bristol's streets on your way to the station, it will take about 9 minutes from the Temple Church.

Address: RedCliffe, Bristol, United Kingdom

BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS STATION​ OPENING HOURS:

• Monday - Friday: 04:30 - 01:45​
• Saturday: 05:00 - 01:45
  
• Sunday: 07:00 - 01:45
  

FACILITIES:

• Information point
• Ticket office
• Ticket machines
• Toilets with baby changing
• Several ATMs
• Public telephones
• Lost property office
• Parking​​
• Shopping outlet

NUMBER OF PLATFORMS:

• The Bristol Temple Meads provides 13 platforms​, from which over a hundred trains depart every day.

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RAILWAY COMPANIES IN BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS STATION

Learn more about rail companies serving British trains from Bristol Temple Meads

Great Western Railway

CrossCountry