A taxi from Bristol Airport to Filton costs around £43 on-demand and takes about 35 minutes for the 20km drive. There's no direct bus, so the practical public transport option is the A1 Flyer to Temple Meads (about £9.50, roughly 30 minutes) followed by a short GWR train to Filton Abbey Wood (about £3, 7 minutes) - call it £12-13 and 40-45 minutes door to door once you add the connection. Checked 2026.
Why Filton is a different trip to the rest of Bristol
Filton sits north of Bristol city centre, in South Gloucestershire, best known as the home of Bristol and Bath Science Park, Filton Airfield's aerospace heritage (Concorde was built here, and Aerospace Bristol now occupies part of the site), and a cluster of office parks including Abbey Wood and Golf Course Lane. It's a different direction of travel to the Bristol Airport Flyer's usual route into the city centre, which is why there's no single-bus option and most visitors end up choosing between a taxi and a bus-plus-train combination.
Taxi from Bristol Airport to Filton
Zoom Cars is Bristol Airport's only official rank taxi partner, with a staffed desk on the terminal forecourt and pickup from the Drop Off & Pick Up car park on the top level of the Transport Interchange. Call 0117 955 5555 or book online for a live quote; Zoom doesn't publish a fixed fare for every destination, so treat any figure below as a planning estimate, not a guaranteed price.
- Uber's own route estimate for Bristol Airport (BRS) to Filton is an average of £43 for a roughly 35-minute, 20km journey, though Uber notes this varies with time of day, traffic and demand.
- B Driven Bristol Taxis, a separate local firm (not Bristol Airport's official partner), lists a fixed fare of £46 from the airport to Filton on its published tariff card.
Both figures point to the same rough range: expect to pay somewhere in the £40-50 bracket for a direct taxi, with the lower end more likely off-peak. Always get a live quote from Zoom Cars or your chosen operator before you travel, since published tariffs and on-demand app estimates both move with fuel costs and demand.
Bus and train from Bristol Airport to Filton
There's no direct bus service between Bristol Airport and Filton. The practical public transport route is:
- A1 Flyer bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol Temple Meads. This is the airport's main shuttle service, running up to every 8 minutes at peak times and 24 hours a day. An adult single costs £9.50 (£16 return), and the ride takes roughly half an hour.
- GWR train from Bristol Temple Meads to Filton Abbey Wood, on the Severn Beach Line. It's a short hop, about 7 minutes, with tickets from around £3 for a single on the day.
Add it up and you're looking at roughly £12-13 and 40-45 minutes including the change at Temple Meads, which beats the taxi on price if you're not in a hurry and are comfortable managing a connection with luggage.
Bristol Airport to Filton: your options compared
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (on-demand) | ~£43 | ~35 min | Uber route estimate; door to door, no connections |
| Taxi (local firm tariff) | ~£46 | ~35-40 min | B Driven Bristol Taxis published fare; third-party, not the official airport partner |
| A1 Flyer + GWR train | ~£12-13 | ~40-45 min | No direct bus; change at Temple Meads onto the Severn Beach Line |
| Drive yourself | Fuel + parking at destination | ~25-30 min | Via the M5/A38 corridor, traffic-dependent |
Is it worth driving instead?
If you're being met or dropping a car at Filton's business parks, driving yourself is often the fastest option outside peak traffic, at roughly 25-30 minutes via the M5 and A38. The trade-off is that you're then responsible for parking at your destination rather than at the airport, so this only makes sense if you're not also leaving a car at Bristol Airport for the trip.
Getting back to Bristol Airport from Filton
The same two options work in reverse: book a taxi for a direct 35-minute ride, or take the GWR train from Filton Abbey Wood to Temple Meads and pick up the A1 Flyer back to the airport. Build in extra time for the connection if you're catching a flight, since missing one leg means waiting for the next departure rather than a guaranteed through-journey.
If you're coming from elsewhere in South Gloucestershire, our guide to Bristol Airport parking and public transport covers the wider network, and our taxis page has the full rundown on booking with Zoom Cars.
FAQs
How much does a taxi from Bristol Airport to Filton cost?
Around £43-£46 for a direct journey, based on Uber's own route estimate and a published tariff from a local Bristol taxi firm. Always get a live quote from Zoom Cars, the airport's official rank partner, before you travel, since prices move with demand.
Is there a direct bus from Bristol Airport to Filton?
No. The A1 Flyer runs between the airport and Bristol city centre (via Temple Meads and Bristol Bus Station) but doesn't serve Filton directly. The practical public transport route is the A1 Flyer to Temple Meads, then a GWR train to Filton Abbey Wood.
How long does it take to get from Bristol Airport to Filton?
About 35 minutes by taxi or car. By bus and train it's closer to 40-45 minutes once you include the connection at Temple Meads.
What's at Filton near Bristol Airport?
Filton is home to Bristol and Bath Science Park, aerospace heritage sites including Aerospace Bristol (on part of the former Filton Airfield, where Concorde was built), and several business parks. It's a different direction of travel from the airport than central Bristol.
Is Zoom Cars the only taxi option at Bristol Airport?
Zoom Cars is the only taxi firm with an official rank partnership and staffed desk at Bristol Airport. Other operators, including pre-booked firms and ride-hailing apps, also serve the airport but pick up from the same Drop Off & Pick Up car park rather than a dedicated rank.
Can I cycle or walk from Bristol Airport to Filton?
It's not practical. At roughly 20km via the road network, it's too far to walk, and the direct cycling route isn't signposted as a leisure path. See our guide to cycling to Bristol Airport if you're arriving by bike from a closer starting point.