Transport

A woman and a man talking and pushing bikes by the harbourside on a sunny day.

 

Everything you need to know to get to work and get around Bristol.

Parking

Bristol is not known for easy parking! Most of the on-street parking throughout the central area is restricted to resident’s parking zones and car parks are on the pricey side so if you don’t live a walkable distance from the university, it is sensible to ensure you have a good public transport route. 

There is a Staff Parking system and all staff have the opportunity to apply for a permit, but applications far outweigh permits and a permit does not guarantee you easy parking.


Public Transport

Buses - Most of Bristol is served by First Buses. Their website has an easy to use journey planner and timetables.

The University is a member of the First Bus Commuter Travel Club which offers staff discounts of up to 10%. 

Metrobus - Metrobus is a new modern express bus service for the greater Bristol area which sits between regular bus services and the rail network. It uses environmentally friendly vehicles with free Wifi.

Taxis - Bristol has both Hackney carriage vehicles which can be flagged down in the street and picked up at taxi ranks, and private hire vehicles which have to be pre-booked. Follow this link for further information and taxi safety tips.

Bristol is also serviced by Uber.

Further information - Extensive information on public transport in Bristol can be found on the University’s Travel and Transport pages.

The university operates an interest free loan scheme for bus and train season tickets. 


Cycling

Bristol is the UK’s first Cycling City, acknowledging its status as one of Europe’s most bike-friendly cities, despite being quite hilly! It has cycle routes on most of its major roads and plenty of places to lock up your bike. For more information go to Better By Bike

The University has a Cycle to Work scheme. Find out more here


Electric Scooters

Tier electric scooters are currently being piloted in Bristol. Find out everything you need to know on their webpage or download the app.


Importing your own vehicle

If you are bringing your vehicle to the UK you will need to take certain steps immediately. You must also insure your vehicle before you drive it.

You can only follow the rules for temporary imports if you don’t normally live in the UK and you are bringing a vehicle in for less than 6 months.


Driver's Licence

To legally drive in the UK you may have to exchange your licence for a UK driver’s licence, or take a test to obtain a Great Britain issued licence. The rules for what you need to do depend on where you passed your driving test. Follow this link to find out what you need to do for your personal circumstances. You can normally drive on a foreign driver’s licence for 12 months, but it is essential that you check this.


Child car seats

The laws on child car seats can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/child-car-seats-the-rules/when-a-child-can-travel-without-a-car-seat