A taxi from Bristol Airport to Long Ashton costs around £27 on-demand and takes about 14 minutes for the 8km journey. It's one of the shortest airport transfers in the area, since Long Ashton is the village immediately south of the airport on the A38. Pre-booked executive transfers typically cost more than an on-demand ride for a trip this short. Checked 2026.
Where is Long Ashton in relation to Bristol Airport?
Long Ashton sits just north of the airport boundary along the A38, making it one of the closest villages to Bristol Airport of any size. It's best known locally for Long Ashton Park & Ride, one of four park and ride sites serving Bristol city centre, and for its proximity to Ashton Court Estate, the large deer park and events venue that hosts the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and other outdoor events. The University of Bristol also has halls of residence and estate land in the area, so the route sees a mix of airport passengers, students and park-and-ride commuters.
Taxi from Bristol Airport to Long Ashton
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.
- Uber's own route estimate for Bristol Airport to Long Ashton is an average of £27 for a roughly 14-minute, 8km journey.
- Pre-booked transfer operators quoted for the same route varied widely in our research, from around £49 up to £85 one-way. These are fixed-price, pre-booked services rather than on-demand rides, and the spread is wide enough that no single figure represents "the" price for this route.
Given how short the trip is, the sensible approach is to compare a live on-demand quote against any pre-booked price before you commit, rather than assume either option is automatically cheaper. For a journey this local, the gap between operators matters more than it would on a longer run into the city.
Bristol Airport to Long Ashton: your options compared
| Option | Typical cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (on-demand) | ~£27 | ~14 min | Uber route estimate; shortest, most flexible option |
| Pre-booked transfer | ~£49-£85 | ~14-20 min | Fixed price booked in advance; wide spread between operators |
| Drive yourself | Fuel only | ~10-15 min | Via the A38, traffic-dependent |
Is there a bus from Bristol Airport to Long Ashton?
The A1 Flyer, Bristol Airport's main shuttle service, runs into the city centre via Bedminster and Temple Meads rather than stopping in Long Ashton itself. For a trip this short, a taxi is the realistic option if you're carrying luggage; if you're travelling light and the weather's good, the distance is short enough that some locals walk or cycle sections of the route along the A38, though there's no dedicated off-road path for the full journey.
Why is Long Ashton such a short, cheap taxi ride?
Long Ashton's position right on the airport's doorstep is unusual. Most villages and towns in the Bristol Airport Guide route network sit at least 15-20 minutes away; Long Ashton is close enough that the fare and journey time are both among the lowest you'll find for any named destination from the airport. If you're staying locally for Ashton Court Estate, a conference, or university business, it's worth confirming your exact pickup point, since the estate and village cover a fair spread of ground even though the overall distance from the airport stays short.
Getting back to Bristol Airport from Long Ashton
The return trip is the same distance and roughly the same price. Book a taxi in advance if you have an early flight, since a journey this short still needs to be arranged like any other airport transfer, particularly before 6am when demand for on-demand rides can be thinner.
For the wider picture on getting to and from the airport, see our taxis page for how Zoom Cars works, our parking guide if you're considering leaving a car instead, and our comparison of Zoom Cars vs Tick Taxi if you want a pre-booked, fixed-price alternative to an on-demand app.
FAQs
How much does a taxi from Bristol Airport to Long Ashton cost?
Around £27 on an on-demand app like Uber for the roughly 14-minute, 8km trip. Pre-booked transfer operators quoted anywhere from £49 to £85 for the same route in our research, so it's worth comparing a live quote against any fixed price before booking.
How far is Long Ashton from Bristol Airport?
About 8km, and typically a 14-minute drive, making it one of the shortest taxi journeys from the airport to any named village or town nearby.
Is there a direct bus from Bristol Airport to Long Ashton?
No. The A1 Flyer runs between the airport and Bristol city centre via Bedminster and Temple Meads, but doesn't stop in Long Ashton. A taxi is the practical option, especially with luggage.
What is Long Ashton known for?
Long Ashton Park & Ride, one of four park and ride sites serving Bristol, and its proximity to Ashton Court Estate, the deer park and events venue that hosts the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
Why do pre-booked transfer prices vary so much for this route?
Because it's a short, local journey, fixed minimum fares and operator overheads make up a bigger share of the price than the actual mileage. That's why on-demand apps, which price more dynamically by distance and demand, often come out cheaper for a trip this short.
Can I walk or cycle from Bristol Airport to Long Ashton?
It's possible for a fit, light-luggage traveller along the A38, but there's no dedicated off-road path for the full route, so most passengers take a taxi, particularly with luggage.