Trains to Bristol Parkway Station

Bristol Parkway is a mainline railway station serving the city of Bristol, England. It is located north of the city in the Stoke Gifford area. Bristol Parkway station is one of two mainline stations in the Bristol area, with Bristol Temple Meads located in the city's centre. Many famous landmarks are on the doorstep of Bristol Parkway, including Brunel's SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and Cabot Tower.

Bristol Parkway Station is the quieter of the two mainline stations in Bristol, with 1.82 million passengers passing through the station in 2022/23.

From Bristol Parkway Station, you can travel to nearby cities and towns, and across the UK with regular services operated by CrossCountry and Great Western Railway. CrossCountry trains that pass through Bristol Parkway run between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly Bristol/Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley

Station Area Map

Bristol Parkway Station is located on Station Approach Road off Hatchet Road in the city and county of Bristol in the South West of England. The train station is north of Bristol city centre, in Stoke Gifford. Bristol Parkway Station is one of two mainline stations in the city of Bristol, with Bristol Temple Meads a 10-minute train ride from Bristol Parkway.

Bristol Parkway Station is managed by Great Western Railway with 4 platforms.

Platform 1 serves southbound trains towards Bristol Temple Meads, Platform 2 serves westbound trains towards Wales and Bristol Temple Meads, Platform 3 serves mainly inter-city trains towards London and Birmingham New Street, while platform 4 is usually reserved for local services.

Local and inter-city train services operate from Bristol Parkway Station, with destinations including London, Edinburgh, and Manchester.


Station Details and Facilities

Address

Station Approach Road off Hatchet Road,

Stoke Gifford,

City of Bristol

BS34 8PU


General Information

Staffing Level

Meeting point: Gateline.

  • Monday to Friday – 04:30 to 01:45
  • Saturday – 05:00 to 01:15
  • Sunday – 05:30 to 01:45

Tickets and Travel Information

You can book tickets with Split My Fare. You will have the option to receive e-Tickets via email or collect your tickets from the self-service ticket machines at Bristol Parkway Train Station.


Ticket Office

Ticket Office Opening Hours

In ticket hall/first floor.

  • Monday to Friday – 06:00 to 20:00
  • Saturday – 07:00 to 18:00
  • Sunday – 08:30 to 19:00

Accessible Ticket Machines

Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.

Height-adjusted ticket counter

A height-adjusted ticket counter is not available at this station.

Induction Loop

The ticket office has an induction loop.

Penalty Fares

Penalty fares apply for Great Western Railway.


Station Facilities

ATM

An ATM machine is available at the station.

Waiting Room

Waiting room is closed until further notice.

Baby Change

Baby change facilities are available at the station.

Telephones

Public telephones are accessible.

National Key toilets

The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.


Accessibility

Assistance

You can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day.

Ramp For Train Access

A ramp for train access is available at the station.

Step Free Access

Step-free Category A station - This station has step-free access to all the platforms via lifts from the main station entrance.

Step Free Access

All entrances are step-free, and lifts connect the two levels.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available at the station.


WiFi

Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi"


Parking

Opening hours

  • Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day
  • Saturday 24 Hours a Day
  • Sunday 24 Hours a Day

Number of spaces

1140

Accessible car park equipment

Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided.

Accessible ticket machine is available at the car park. Step free access from the car park to the station via a lift.


Cycle Parking

Storage Sheltered

Yes

Storage location

Front of station

Storage spaces

156

Situated in the under ground car park. Please note Cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge.

Storage CCTV

Yes

Lost Property

Register your lost property with Great Western Railway Lost Property. It can take several days for items to turn up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Parkway station in Bristol?

Bristol Parkway Station is located north of Bristol City Centre in Stoke Gifford.

What facilities are at Bristol Parkway Station?

Bristol Parkway Station offers numerous facilities, including ATMs, Telephones, a Postbox, WiFi, Shops, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, and Waiting Rooms.

How many platforms are there at Bristol Parkway?

Bristol Parkway Station is managed by Great Western Railway with 4 platforms.

Platform 1 serves southbound trains towards Bristol Temple Meads, Platform 2 serves westbound trains towards Wales and Bristol Temple Meads, Platform 3 serves mainly inter-city trains towards London and Birmingham New Street, while platform 4 is usually reserved for local services.

Do you have to pre-book parking at Bristol Parkway?

You don't have to pre-book parking at Bristol Parkway Station, 1140 spaces are available and can be paid for at a ticket machine.