Bristol Parkway (BPW) (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel to train station Bristol Parkway ​from Stoke Gifford city center ​

Stoke Gifford is a small village north of Bristol city center. Stoke Gifford is in close proximity to train station Bristol Parkway, which is the large, national rail train station that serves the city of Bristol.  Stoke Gifford was first mentioned in the Domesday Book census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. At that time, there were only 16 households in the village, whereas today there are around 15,500 inhabitants! William the Conqueror gave one of his favored Generals a manor in Stoke Gifford; the site on which that manor once was is now the beloved Stoke Park. 

What is the best way to get to train station Bristol Parkway ​from Stoke Gifford city center?

Train station Bristol Parkway is only a short walk from Stoke Gifford city center. Passengers who choose to walk to the station from Stoke Gifford will find it to be a pleasant walk that passes through the churchyard of the protected,14th-century St Michael's Church.  Alternatively, passengers can take a variety of public buses which depart from Stoke Gifford and disembark at Bristol Parkway. Local buses 19, 19a, 73, 77, 625, and Y6 South Glos Lynx​ all depart from the Hatchet Lane bus-stop for Bristol Parkway. Buses depart from 5:00 a.m. to shortly before 12:00 a.m. each day.  Passengers can easily drive from Stoke Gifford to Bristol Parkway. Long-term and short-term parking options are available, including hourly, daily and monthly parking payment plans. Taxi drivers will collect passengers from Stoke Gifford and drop them off immediately outside the station. ​

How far is it ​from Stoke Gifford city center ​to train station Bristol Parkway?

Bristol Parkway is only 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) away from Stoke Gifford city center. Walking to train station Bristol Parkway from central Stoke Gifford is quick and easy, and takes on ten minutes on average.  If passengers choose to take local buses 19, 19a, 73, 77, 625 or Y6 South Glos Lynx​​ to Bristol Parkway, the journey will also only take ten minutes, which includes walking to and from the bus stop and to the station.  The fastest way to reach Bristol Parkway from Stoke Gifford is by taxi or in a private car, which only takes seven minutes.

How accessible is train station Bristol Parkway​ for those with limited mobility?

Train station Bristol Parkway is wholly accessible to passengers with limited mobility or access requirements and was rewarded an A-rating for astounding accessibility. Step-free access is available in all parts of the station, from the exterior through the main concourse, to the ticket office, shops, and restaurants, and onto platforms. Where ramps are not fitted, elevators are available. Ramps are fitted on all train carriages to allow passengers to easily access trains prior to departure.  Staff in the customer care center are on hand to help any passengers who require special assistance or who have complex access needs on the day of travel. Wheelchairs are available at the train station for passengers who might require their use on the day of travel. 

Local tips: train station Bristol Parkway​ points of interest

Travelers will be pleased to discover the beautiful church of St Michael in Stoke Gifford. St Michael's Church is a protected, Grade II listed building and was built in the 14th-century. Inside, visitors will be able to admire a typical British medieval gothic church with a vaulted apse.  Most travelers arrive at Bristol Parkway in order to visit Bristol, one of the most famous cities in the UK and a popular destination for 'staycations' and weekend mini-breaks. Bristol isn't short of things to do and is an elegant golden-colored city sat on a dock, made wealthy during the era of the British Empire. Bristol has been famed in the past twenty years for its art scene and its nightlife. World-famous graffiti artist Banksy first made his name in Bristol and many of his most innovative pieces can be seen on a walk around the city.  Many visitors like to travel to the Clifton Suspension Bridge just outside of Bristol city center. The Clifton Suspension Bridge was based on a design by the most famous engineer in the UK, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Now, the Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of the most iconic architectural features in the southwest of England.  In Bristol dock, travelers will find the world-famous SS Great Britain​ ship, also designed by famed architect Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The ship was designed as a commercial vessel to ferry passengers from Bristol to New York, and is considered the foundation of modern shipbuilding.