The direct option from Bristol Airport to Weston-super-Mare is the A3 Airport Flyer coach, from £5 single, running up to every 30 minutes at peak. A taxi is quicker at about 25 to 35 minutes but costs more, around £40 to £60 indicative. Weston sits roughly 15 to 16 miles away by road. Checked August 2026.
The options at a glance
| Option | Indicative price | Time to Weston | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Airport Flyer coach | From £5 single | Direct coach service | Up to every 30 minutes at peak, via Worle, Congresbury and Cleeve |
| Taxi or private hire | About £40 to £60 | 25 to 35 minutes | Door to door, fare indicative, confirm on booking |
For most travellers the choice is simple: the A3 coach for the lowest cost, or a taxi for a faster door-to-door trip. There is no rail link at the airport, so these road options are the practical routes.
A3 Airport Flyer: the direct coach
The A3 is a dedicated Airport Flyer service between Bristol Airport and Weston-super-Mare, so you do not need to change buses. An adult single starts from £5, and it runs up to every 30 minutes at peak times, calling at Worle, Congresbury and Cleeve on the way to Weston, with the Weston end at Station Approach. Buy tickets in advance online, through the First Bus mTickets app, or pay on board. Frequency drops outside peak times, so check the current timetable before you rely on a late departure. For a solo traveller or a couple, it is comfortably the cheapest way across.
Taxi or private hire
A taxi from the official Arrow Cars rank outside arrivals, or a pre-booked private hire, reaches Weston in about 25 to 35 minutes door to door. Expect an indicative fare of around £40 to £60, which you should confirm with the operator when booking, as fares beyond Bristol are not fixed and rise at busy times. The taxi makes sense when you are in a group, have heavy luggage, are arriving late in the evening when the coach is less frequent, or are staying somewhere in Weston that is not near the coach stop. If you would rather fix the cost in advance, our approved partner Tick Taxi offers a pre-booked, flight-tracked transfer to Weston at a set price, useful if you are landing late or simply want certainty before you travel. See the taxis page for how the rank works.
Which should you choose?
- Choose the A3 Airport Flyer if price matters most. From £5 single, it is by far the cheapest option and runs frequently at peak.
- Choose a taxi if you want the fastest door-to-door trip, are in a group, have a lot of bags, or are arriving late when coach frequency drops.
Getting back to the airport
The A3 runs in both directions, so you can catch it from Weston back to the airport, and a pre-booked taxi will quote a similar indicative fare in reverse. If you are flying out early, remember there is no rail link at the airport, so allow the full coach or taxi time and check that the first A3 of the day gets you there in time. Bristol advises arriving at least 2 hours before departure, so work back from that when you plan. See the routes overview for other nearby destinations, the Bath route guide for the similar Air Decker coach, and the public transport page for the wider coach network.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Bristol Airport to Weston-super-Mare? Take the A3 Airport Flyer coach, from £5 for an adult single, which runs direct up to every 30 minutes at peak via Worle, Congresbury and Cleeve. A taxi is faster at 25 to 35 minutes but costs more, around £40 to £60.
Is there a direct bus from Bristol Airport to Weston-super-Mare? Yes. The A3 Airport Flyer runs direct to Weston-super-Mare, ending at Station Approach, so there are no changes.
How much is the bus from Bristol Airport to Weston-super-Mare? An adult single starts from £5. You can buy in advance online, through the First Bus mTickets app, or pay on board.
How much is a taxi from Bristol Airport to Weston-super-Mare? Around £40 to £60 as an indicative fare, confirmed with the operator when you book. The trip takes about 25 to 35 minutes door to door.
How far is Weston-super-Mare from Bristol Airport? Roughly 15 to 16 miles by road, about 25 to 35 minutes by taxi.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Bristol Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Bristol Airport website before you travel.