Bristol Airport Shuttle: How to Get to Weston-super-Mare

The A3 Airport Flyer is the simplest direct public-transport connection between Bristol Airport and Weston-super-Mare. First Bus operates the service, and the route serves Weston-super-Mare, Worle Station, Congresbury and Cleeve.

After leaving the terminal, walk to the airport’s public-transport interchange, which is a short walk away. Bristol Airport says the A3 operates daily and runs up to every 30 minutes at peak times. Frequencies can vary, so check Bristol Airport and First Bus official sites before you go.

The A3 fare is £5 for a single ticket or £7 for a return. First Bus says Airport Flyer tickets are available using contactless payment or through its app. Check the current fare and ticket conditions before travelling.

The A3 serves Weston Railway Station, so you can use the bus to reach the station or continue into Weston-super-Mare. Bristol Airport’s route information identifies the railway station as an A3 stop.

If your journey continues by train, Bristol Airport says there is no direct train service to the airport. You’ll need to connect to rail elsewhere rather than board a train at the airport. The A3 also stops at Worle Station; North Somerset Council says its dedicated stop is on the station’s north side for passengers travelling from the south.

For rail connections via Bristol, the A1 Airport Flyer runs from just outside Bristol Temple Meads station. It connects the airport with Bristol city centre via Temple Meads and Bedminster. You can plan your airport-to-station leg around the A1, then check the onward rail journey separately.

For local connections after arriving, how to get around from Weston-super-Mare station covers the station and local transport.

Compare the A3 bus with a taxi for the airport-to-town leg, and consider rail only as a connected journey because the airport has no direct train service. A Bristol Airport taxi is another option to investigate, but no taxi fare or journey time is stated here, so request a quote before choosing.

The A3 has the clearest stated details for public transport: it runs between the airport and Weston-super-Mare, with service up to every 30 minutes at peak times.

Its stops also include Worle Station, giving you a rail connection point as well as the town destination. If you are travelling by train via Bristol, the A1 links the airport with Temple Meads and Bedminster.

Once you reach town, the practical itinerary for one day in Weston-super-Mare can help you organise the rest of your visit.

Check the latest A3 timetable, fare and ticket options before setting off, since bus services and prices can change. First Bus publishes separate timetables for different days, so check the version that matches your travel day. Also confirm your train connection independently if you’re continuing by rail.

Bristol Airport is about 63 minutes by car from York Hotel in Bristol.