A taxi from Bristol Airport to Tyntesfield covers around 7 miles and takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes, one of the shortest attraction runs from the airport. There's no direct bus, so a taxi, pre-booked transfer, or a bus-and-walk combination via Wraxall are the only practical ways to reach this National Trust house and estate. Adult admission is £21.00 without Gift Aid. Checked 2026.
Why people search for this route
Tyntesfield is one of the National Trust's most-visited West Country properties, an ornate Victorian Gothic Revival mansion built for the Gibbs family in the 1860s, set in more than 500 acres of gardens, woodland and working kitchen garden. Because it sits so close to Bristol Airport, on the North Somerset side rather than the Bristol side of the runway, travellers landing early, killing time before a hotel check-in, or looking for a half-day out that doesn't eat into a short break, regularly search for the quickest way there without a rental car.
How far is Tyntesfield from Bristol Airport
Tyntesfield sits in the village of Wraxall, North Somerset, on the far side of Long Ashton and Failand from the airport. Route planners put the distance at around 7 miles (11 to 13km), with a drive time of 15 to 20 minutes outside peak traffic. It's one of the closest visitor attractions to Bristol Airport, which makes it a realistic option even for a short layover or an early arrival before a hotel check-in.
Taxi from Bristol Airport to Tyntesfield
There's no fixed fare published specifically for this route. For comparison, this site's sourced fare to nearby Nailsea, a similar distance with a 17-minute journey time, is around £27 from ride-hailing data checked 2026, per the Portishead, Clevedon and Nailsea guide. Tyntesfield is a broadly comparable trip, so expect a similar fare in the region of £20 to £30 for a pre-booked car or on-demand ride, more at weekends or when several flights land close together. Always confirm the fare before you travel, since this isn't an airport-published price. See the taxis guide for how the rank and pre-booked options compare.
Is there a bus to Tyntesfield
Not directly from the airport. The closest scheduled service is First Bus route X9, which runs between Bristol Bus Station and Nailsea via Long Ashton and Wraxall, stopping close to the village centre around a 15 to 20 minute walk from the house and gardens. To use it from the airport, you would need to take the A1 Airport Flyer into central Bristol first, then change onto the X9, which adds up to well over an hour once the walk is included, so it only makes sense if you are not in a hurry and want to avoid a taxi fare entirely. For most visitors flying in specifically to see Tyntesfield, a taxi is the simpler option.
Comparison table
| Option | Approx. cost | Journey time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi / pre-booked car | £20-£30 (indicative) | 15-20 min | Fastest, door to door, confirm price before travel |
| A1 Flyer + X9 bus + walk | From about £9.50 plus local bus fare | Over an hour | Requires a change in Bristol and a walk from the bus stop |
Visiting Tyntesfield
Tyntesfield is an ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive gardens, a walled kitchen garden and wider parkland, run by the National Trust. As of 1 March 2026, whole-site adult admission is £21.00 without Gift Aid, or £23.10 with Gift Aid. A child ticket (5-17) is £10.50, and a family ticket for two adults and up to three children is £52.50. National Trust members go free. Onsite parking is charged separately from admission, at £5 per vehicle per day in the summer months (April to October) and £3 in winter (November to March), paid through the JustPark app or on-site machines. Opening times vary through the year and by day of the week, with the house typically opening later and closing earlier than the wider estate, so check the current calendar on the National Trust's own site before you travel. Checked 2026.
Because National Trust membership already covers both admission and parking, some airport travellers who hold a membership, or whose UK-based host or relative does, find Tyntesfield an especially low-cost stop compared with paid attractions further afield. If you're not a member, a family ticket (two adults and up to three children) is often better value than buying individual adult and child tickets separately, particularly for a single visit rather than a repeat one.
Tips for visiting from the airport
- Book a taxi in advance for the return leg too, since Tyntesfield has no rank and mobile signal in parts of the estate can be patchy.
- If you are a National Trust member, bring your membership card, since both admission and parking benefits apply.
- A Tyntesfield visit can fit into a long layover, since it is close enough to the airport for a few spare hours; see this site's guide on how early to book your airport transfer before you fly back.
- Check opening times before you set off, since the house and gardens can close earlier than the main estate gates, particularly outside summer.