Getting around
Buses, trains, taxis and community transport serving Stoke Bishop – with links to live timetables.
Rail stations
Sea Mills
Our nearest station, on the scenic Severn Beach line, running along the Avon Gorge to Clifton Down and Temple Meads in one direction and Avonmouth and Severn Beach in the other.
Bristol Parkway
Main-line station in the north of the city for London, Wales, the Midlands, the North and Scotland. Ideal by car or bus.
Bristol Temple Meads
The city’s principal station, reachable directly from Sea Mills on the Severn Beach line or by bus.
Plan rail journeys and buy tickets at GWR or National Rail Enquiries.
Bus services
Timetables & journey planner
Bus routes through Stoke Bishop link us with Westbury-on-Trym, Sea Mills, Shirehampton, Clifton and the city centre. For up-to-date routes, timetables and live times use Travelwest, the official West of England travel planner.
Operators
Most local routes are run by First Bus. Check Travelwest for other operators and the on-demand WESTlink service, which you can book by app or phone.
Taxis & community transport
Taxis
Use a taxi or private-hire firm licensed by Bristol City Council and always check the driver’s ID badge. Local firms recommended by members will be listed here – suggest one.
Community transport
Door-to-door minibus and dial-a-ride style services help people who find public transport difficult. Ask us or visit Travelwest for current schemes covering BS9.
Lift sharing
Members can offer or ask for lifts to appointments, the shops or the station on the community board.
Walking & cycling
Mariners’ Path, The Downs and the Portway offer lovely walking and cycling routes into the city.
Airport
Bristol Airport is reachable by car or the Airport Flyer bus from the city centre.