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Built on the site of a former RAF airfield, it opened in 1957 as Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport, [4] replacing Bristol (Whitchurch) Airport as Bristol's municipal airport. From 1997 to 2010, it was known as Bristol International Airport . [ 5 ]
The Airport Flyer (A1) operates a frequent service on one route from Bristol bus station, Bristol city centre and Temple Meads station to Bristol Airport, [19] operated by First West of England. The A4 runs from Bath to the airport and is operated by Bath Bus Company. In October 2018, the A1 service was re-routed along the guided busway in ...
The Bristol bus station, in Marlborough Street, was opened in 1958. It was redeveloped in 2006 There are three main bus companies operating across the Greater Bristol area. They are First West of England, [1] Stagecoach South West and Big Lemon. They provide services around Bristol and into South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
During the COVID-19 pandemic when passenger numbers to the airport had reduced, the A1 route was changed and the bus began serving local stops. This arrangement was discontinued in April 2022. [5] [6] From May 2022, Bristol Zone bus tickets were no longer accepted on the route. [7]
1957 – Bristol Airport opens. 1958 – Bristol bus station opens. 1959 – Bristol Siddeley aero engine manufacturer in business. 1963 – 30 April: Bristol Bus Boycott. 1968 – World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association headquartered in city. 1969 – 9 April: British prototype Concorde airliner first flies from Filton. 1970
Bristol Airport has come under fire for a “multi-faith” prayer area that has been likened to a bus shelter or smoking area.. The airport posted a picture of its new facility outside its main ...
Public transport within the city is still largely bus-based, with majority of local bus services operated by First West of England. Bristol bus station is in Marlborough Street, near the Broadmead shopping area and serves coaches and longer distance buses, whilst most local buses run to or through the Centre, where trams used to run.
As the pioneering FlixBus electric service from Bristol made its way to London, the transport secretary Mark Harper announced further funding for 25 local councils to decarbonise their bus fleets.