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Bristol Airport to Painswick

By jb · Bristol Airport Guide · Updated 18 October 2026

To get from Bristol Airport to Painswick, you can take a taxi or use a ride-hailing service. The journey takes around 45-60 minutes depending on traffic. You can book a taxi from the official rank, operated by Zoom Cars, or use a pre-booked local firm like Tick Taxi, which can be cheaper. Alternatively, you can take the A1 Airport Flyer coach to Bristol city centre and then take a taxi or another coach to Painswick.

Getting to Painswick by Taxi

A taxi from Bristol Airport to Painswick can be booked from the official rank or through a pre-booked local firm. The journey takes around 45-60 minutes depending on traffic.

Official Taxi Rank

The official taxi service is run by Zoom Cars, with a booking office on the forecourt and pick-up bays on the top level of the Transport Interchange.

Pre-booked Local Firms

Pre-booked local firms like Tick Taxi can be cheaper than the official rank. They do not pay an airport concession fee, so their fixed fares are lower.

Getting to Painswick by Coach and Taxi

You can take the A1 Airport Flyer coach to Bristol city centre and then take a taxi or another coach to Painswick. The A1 Airport Flyer coach runs 24 hours a day and takes around 30-40 minutes to reach the city centre. From there, you can take a taxi or another coach to Painswick.

For more information on taxis and public transport options from Bristol Airport, please visit our website.

You can also check the drop-off and parking options if you are being dropped off or picking someone up from the airport.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a train to Bristol Airport?

No, Bristol Airport has no railway station and no rail link.

What is the cheapest way from Bristol Airport to the city centre?

The A1 Airport Flyer coach, an adult single from £9.50, taking roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

How do I get from Bristol Airport to Bristol Temple Meads?

Take the A1 Airport Flyer (from £9.50), which calls at Temple Meads in about 30 to 40 minutes.

Does the Airport Flyer run at night or 24 hours?

Yes, the A1 Flyer runs 24 hours a day, up to every 8 minutes at peak.

How much is a taxi from Bristol Airport to the city centre?

Around £35 to £55 off-peak from the official Zoom Cars rank, with a journey of 25 to 40 minutes.

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