Bristol Airport (BRS) Information
(Frome, Somerset, England, UK)
Frome is served by a number of airports, the closest and most convenient of which is Bristol Airport, situated on the outskirts of Bristol. London Airports, including London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London City Airport (LCY) are also within easy travelling distance of Frome, by either train, coach or car.
Major airlines at these airports offer the greatest number of departures, whereas smaller airlines offer low-cost, no-frill airlines with a more limited number of flights arriving and departing from the airports.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Address: Lulsgate, Bristol, BS48 3DY, England
Tel: +44 0870 1212 747
Bristol Airport (BRS) is situated just 51 km / 32 miles from the centre of Frome, located in the suburbs of Bristol. This important, busy airport deals with large numbers of passengers throughout the year and Bristol Airport has excellent facilities.
Bristol Airport (BRS) Guide
Terminals
Bristol Airport (BRS) has one main terminal building, serving a large number of different airlines at the airport.
Facilities:
- Bureau de change
- 24-hour cash machines (ATMs) and postal facilities
- Restaurants, cafés, fast food outlets and bars
- Shopping centre with several large shops, including a newsagents, gift shops and duty-free
- Car hire companies - including Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National Car Rental
- Business facilities are available at the airport's business centre, including computers, Internet access, fax machines, photocopying and work spaces
- Passenger pick-up areas are located close to the airport's main building
- Short-term parking is available with direct access to the airport
- Long-term economy parking is located close to Bristol Airport (BRS) and is connected to the airport by courtesy shuttle buses
- Special facilities for disabled passengers
Cars
Frome is easy to reach from Bristol Airport (BRS) by several major roads. Follow the A4174 Ring Road and head towards Bath. Frome is well sign posted and the journey between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Frome will taken around one hour, depending on traffic. Bristol Airport (BRS) is also located close to the M4 and M5 motorways.
Trains
Bristol Temple Meads train station is situated 13 km / 8 miles south of Bristol Airport and can be easily reached from Bristol Airport, by either Bristol International Flyer express coach, car or taxi. There are regular trains that travel from Bristol Temple Meads train station throughout the United Kingdom, including Frome.
Coaches
Coaches are readily available at Bristol Airport (BRS) and travel to many areas of Bristol and all over the country. The coach services at Bristol Airport are operated by National Express.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at Bristol Airport (BRS) outside of the airport's main terminal building. They provide a convenient and easy way to travel into nearby Bristol and other destinations. The journey from Bristol Airport to central Bristol will take around 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Official Bristol Airport taxi cabs should be used at all times to ensure safety and also to avoid being overcharged.
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