Met on the concourse
A name board and a hand with the bags as you come off the train — no rank, no queue.
Temple Meads · Rail station
Temple Meads
transfers.
Brunel’s great terminus in the West Country. An onward chauffeur from Temple Meads across Bristol and Bath.
DistanceCentral Bristol
Journey5–20 min across Bristol
ServicesGWR · CrossCountry
Meet pointConcourse, name board
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on arrivals
FixedTransparent pricing
Your journey
Met on the concourse, settled in advance.
Your driver meets you on the concourse with a name board; the exact pickup point is confirmed with your booking.
Train tracked
We monitor your service and adjust the pickup for delays automatically, at no extra cost.
Fixed on booking
The price you agree is the price you pay — no meter, no surprises.
Straight to the pickup
No wandering the concourse — the car waits at main forecourt off Temple Gate.
Pick your class
Temple Meads from £47.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting on the concourse with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- We track your train — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls and pickup fees included in your price
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive van — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from Temple Meads.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Temple Meads.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door service |
| Metered taxi | 5–20 min across Bristol | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 5–20 min across Bristol | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 5–20 min across Bristol | Fixed from £47 | Met on arrival, journey tracked, one clear price |
Before you travel
Good to know about Temple Meads.
Where your driver meets you
Your chauffeur waits at the main forecourt off Temple Gate, name board up, and takes the luggage from there. The exact spot is confirmed with your booking so there is no wandering the concourse.
Nearest Underground
Connections here are no Underground; MetroBus services and the floating harbour are close by. Useful for a light, single hop; with cases or a tight onward schedule, the car door-to-door usually earns its place.
When to book
Friday evenings and the first and last trains of the day are the busiest windows. Booking 24–48 hours ahead secures your preferred vehicle class; same-day is often possible.
Step-free & accessibility
Step-free across the station — tell us if you need assistance with mobility or heavy luggage and the driver meets you at the most convenient point.
Payment & accounts
Pay by card online, by cash to your driver, or on a corporate account with consolidated invoicing. The price you agree is complete — tipping is appreciated, never expected.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every driver is fully licensed private hire, insured and vetted, so the service reads the same wherever in the UK you are.
Off the train at Temple Meads, into a waiting car
Bristol Temple Meads is served by gwr · crosscountry, and the walk from platform to street is where a long journey either ends well or falls apart. A pre-booked chauffeur means no taxi queue and no last-minute price changes at the barrier — your driver is on the concourse with a name board before the train arrives, tracking the service rather than the timetable.
What you get is certainty. A fixed fare when you book with every toll and fee already in it, a tracked train that moves the pickup rather than the bill, and a driver who handles the luggage. child seats on request (£8 each) and cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.
Transfers from Temple Meads start at £47 for a saloon; estates, executive cars, MPVs and 8-seat vans are priced the same transparent way. It is typically 5–20 min across bristol — door to door, one price, no meter running.
Where guests go
From Temple Meads to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol city centre | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Bath | 25–35 min | £51 |
| Bristol Airport | 15–25 min | £47 |
| Cardiff | 1h 10–1h 40 | £131 |
Popular transfers
Temple Meads transfer guides.
The essentials
Temple Meads at a glance.
- Type
- Rail station
- Region
- South West England
- Nearest city
- Bristol
- Distance
- Central Bristol
- Typical journey
- 5–20 min across Bristol
- Services
- GWR · CrossCountry
- Meet point
- Concourse, name board
- Underground / metro
- no Underground; MetroBus services and the floating harbour are close by
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where will I meet my driver at Temple Meads?
At the main forecourt off Temple Gate, holding a name board and ready to take the luggage. We confirm the exact spot with your booking.
How much is a Temple Meads transfer?
Fixed fares from £47 for a saloon to Bristol, confirmed before you book. Larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Can you take larger groups and luggage?
Yes. Executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8 — room for a full luggage load.
Are tolls and charges included?
Yes. All road tolls and pickup fees are included in the price we quote.
Can you help with mobility or heavy bags?
Step-free across the station. Tell us if you need assistance and the driver meets you at the most convenient point and handles the luggage.
What if my train is delayed?
We track your train and adjust the pickup automatically, at no extra charge. You also get 15 minutes of complimentary waiting.
How long does the journey take?
Typically 5–20 min across Bristol, depending on your exact destination and the traffic.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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