The most common trips from Bristol Airport are into Bristol city centre and Temple Meads, over to Bath and Weston-super-Mare, and further afield to Cardiff, Taunton and Exeter. The table below gives road distances, driving times and indicative taxi fares. Only the Bristol city-centre fare is a sourced range; the rest are indicative. Prices checked August 2026.
Routes table
| Destination | Approx distance | Driving time | Indicative taxi fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol city centre | ~8 miles | 25 to 40 min | £35 to £55 |
| Bristol Temple Meads | ~8 to 9 miles | 30 to 40 min | £35 to £55 |
| Bath | ~18 to 19 miles | 45 to 60 min | £45 to £70 |
| Weston-super-Mare | ~15 to 16 miles | 25 to 35 min | £40 to £60 |
| Cardiff | ~35 to 40 miles | 50 to 65 min | £90 to £130 |
| Taunton | ~35 to 40 miles | 45 to 60 min | £90 to £120 |
| Gloucester | ~50 miles | 60 to 75 min | £110 to £150 |
| Cheltenham | ~55 miles | 65 to 80 min | £120 to £160 |
| Exeter | ~68 miles | 75 to 95 min | £160 to £220 |
Distances and driving times are standard road estimates. Taxi fares other than Bristol city centre are indicative ranges and should be confirmed with the operator when you book.
Bristol city centre and Temple Meads
These are the two busiest destinations. A taxi is around £35 to £55 off-peak and takes 25 to 40 minutes to the centre. The cheaper route is the 24-hour A1 Airport Flyer coach from £9.50, which calls at both Bedminster and Temple Meads before the city centre, covered on the public transport page. For rail onward from Temple Meads, the Flyer plus a train is the standard combination, since the airport itself has no station.
Bath
Bath is about 18 to 19 miles away, 45 to 60 minutes by road. The direct public-transport link is the A4 Airport Flyer (formerly the Air Decker): £9.50 single or £16 return, a little over an hour, avoiding a change in Bristol (fares checked October 2026). A taxi is quicker door to door at an indicative £45 to £70.
Weston-super-Mare and the coast
Weston-super-Mare is close by at about 15 to 16 miles, 25 to 35 minutes by road, with an indicative taxi fare of £40 to £60. First Bus runs the direct A3 Airport Flyer from the airport to Weston-super-Mare, so check the current fare and times on the Airport Flyer site before you travel. A taxi or private hire takes you door to door.
Cardiff and further afield
Cardiff is about 35 to 40 miles across the Severn, 50 to 65 minutes by taxi at an indicative £90 to £130. The public-transport alternative is the A1 Flyer to Bristol then a train across to Cardiff Central. For longer trips towards Taunton, Exeter and Plymouth, the Stagecoach Falcon coach runs south from the airport; check current times and fares on the public transport page.
Routes FAQs
How far is Bristol Airport from the city centre? About 8 miles, a drive of 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic on the A38.
How do I get from Bristol Airport to Bath? The A4 Airport Flyer (formerly the Air Decker), £9.50 single or £16 return, a little over an hour. A taxi is an indicative £45 to £70.
How much is a taxi from Bristol Airport to Cardiff? An indicative £90 to £130, a drive of about 50 to 65 minutes. The public-transport alternative is the A1 Flyer to Bristol then a train to Cardiff Central.
Are the non-city taxi fares fixed? No. Only the Bristol city-centre range is sourced. Fares to other destinations are indicative and should be confirmed with the operator when you book.
Related route guides
For a deeper look at each destination, see the full guides: Bristol Airport to Bath, to Weston-super-Mare, to Cardiff without a car, to Temple Meads station, and to Exeter, Taunton or Plymouth.
More: Overview, Taxis, Public transport, Parking, Drop-off, FAQs.
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Last verified 6 October 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.