Visiting Brunel's Old Station

By public transport

Brunel's Old Station is located in the historic railway terminus building of the Great Western Railway building which is right next to Temple Meads, Bristol's present main railway station. It is served by the City's principal public transport services, including rail, bus (8 & 9), park and ride, river ferry and airport shuttle.

By car

Car users should leave the M4 at junction 19, taking the M32 to the city centre and Temple Meads station. Take junction 19 for Bristol city centre if traveling north on the M5 or junction 18 if traveling south. Limited pay and display parking, operated by CHP Associates, is available at the rear of the Museum.

By private coach

Coaches may set down and pick up on site at Station Approach. Coach parking is available on the following sites:

• Cumberland Road. Capacity 15-20, medium - long stay. No charge, on street parking.
• Bristol City Football Club, Tel: +44 (0)117 963 0614. Parking is subject to match days. Capacity 40, medium, long stay and overnight. £5 charge. Toilets on site, coach cleaning facilities, food outlets nearby.

By Air

8 miles from Bristol International Airport. The airport shuttle (Bristol International Flyer) stops outside Temple Meads Station (next door to the Museum) where there is also a comfortable indoor waiting lounge. Journey time to airport approximately 30 mins. Tickets can be purchased on board. For details of timetable please Telephone: +44 (0)870 580 8080.

The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum

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