Bristol Airport has opened one of the region’s largest public transport interchanges to provide more frequent connections for people to travel by bus and coach.
The £60 million project, part of the airport’s £400 million transformation programme, enables more sustainable journeys and will see around 250 public transport movements a day.
The transport interchange is located on the top of a new multi-storey car park and features 16 bus / coach bays. For the first time, customers can benefit from a dedicated bay for each service, sheltered bus canopies and live transport information screens. Great Western Railway customers can now add on an Airport Flyer ticket when booking train travel. Level access to the terminal forecourt is available via a new covered bridge link.
The modernised facilities offers easier onwards travel with a simple road layout leading to an enlarged Drop Off and Pick-up area on the top tier of the four-storey car park. The facility offers new waiting areas, rest facilities, flight information, touch points for passenger assistance, live public transport screens and a bigger M&S with a bakery and fresh coffee. Taxis will be able to drop off and collect from level four, and parking for passengers with reduced mobility and Bristol Airport’s official Meet and Greet is located on level two.
Dave Lees, Chief Executive, Bristol Airport said, “We’re delighted to open the Public Transport Interchange ahead of schedule and on budget transforming our customers’ experience during the busy summer holidays. The Public Transport Interchange has provided vital skills and employment for local people and apprentices, and sourced regional suppliers, helping to boost the local economy. Engagement with local schools and charities has also been at the heart of the development.”
For more information visit bristolairport.co.uk.
