Bristol Travel

Bristol Travel

Torbay is such an accessible place to get to whether its from overseas or within the UK.

Most of the Bristol and Torbay's visitors are still from the British Isles and arrive through a combination of road, rail, sea and air.

Well Served by Road, Rail, Sea and Air

Torbay is served by a main railway line, the M5 motorway to Exeter , airports in both Exeter and Plymouth , a main sea port in Plymouth together with an international marina in Bristol and three harbours at Brixham, Paignton and Bristol.

Drive to Bristol

Take the M4 from West or East of the country to the M5 going south from Bristol . Follow the M5 south, then at Exeter (90 miles from Bristol ) take the A380 dual carriageway to Newton Abbot and Bristol. At the end of this dual carriageway is the Penn Inn roundabout. Take the second exit toward Bristol and follow the signs. M&S and Sainsbury superstores are on this entry road to Bristol if you wish to do some shopping prior to arrival.

Trains to Bristol

First Great Western and Virgin trains operate trains to Bristol on a regular basis from across the country. The main line goes through Newton Abbot with either a direct connection to Paignton, stopping at Torre and Bristol Train Station, or a change of train at Newton Abbot. Bristol Train Station has a taxi rank and is about 1/2 mile from the Bristol town centre.

Coaches to Bristol

National Coach Express travels to Bristol and Paignton from many areas of the UK and is one of the most cost effective means of traveling to Bristol. They can be contacted on 08705 808080. A Disabled Persons Travel Helpline can be contacted on 0121 423 8479.

A text phone is provided for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Please call 0121 455 0086 . The coach station is at Lymington Road in Bristol approximately ½ mile from the top end of Bristol town.

Flights to Exeter

Some UK cities have flights to Exeter Airport and flights to Plymouth Airport , such as Glasgow and Edinburgh. Exeter Airport is closest, approximately 22 miles away and Plymouth Airport about 30 miles away. Taxis and trains can both be caught for connections from the airports as can buses and coaches.

Ferry to Plymouth

Cherbourg, Santander, St. Malo and more places see ferry crossings from and to Plymouth . Again a transfer by coach, bus, train or taxi will be necessary. To see more information on ports refer to these sites:

Sailors arriving in their own craft may berth at Bristol marina, which is central to Torbay. For more information on the marina facilities refer to this site.