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Top Tip
Fans planning to travel on intercity train services should book their travel in advance to ensure that they can book seats on their desired service and to secure advance tickets at the most affordable rate. Tickets can be purchased from 12 weeks prior to the date of travel. To book all train travel visit the National Rail website.
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Station: Bristol Temple Meads
Distance from Stadium: 2.1 miles (Approx 45 minutes’ walk). For the official walking route to the stadium please see the ‘On Foot’ section below.
Routes served: Bristol Temple Meads is a major transport hub in the South West with direct trains to/from London, Exeter, Cardiff, Newcastle, Weston-Super-Mare, Manchester and many more.
Bristol Temple Meads has step free access.
On each match day there will be a shuttle bus service from Bristol Temple Meads direct to the stadium.
Station: Parson Street
Distance from Stadium: 0.8 miles (Approx 20 minutes’ walk)
Destinations served: Includes Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton
Frequency of services: Hourly
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Be Aware!
Fans should note that Parson Street station has limited capacity and does not have step free access. Fans looking to travel by train should make their way to Bristol Temple Meads station.
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Be Aware!
Please note that last intercity services of the day to some major UK cities will have left Bristol Temple Meads prior to the conclusion of the match on Friday 19th September. Please make sure to check timings of last services before booking your travel and consider staying the night in Bristol to enjoy everything the city has to offer over a weekend.
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Be Aware!
On Sunday 14 September, engineering works will take place, that will impact train services between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads and on the line between Westbury and Castle Cary. These works make impact train times, passengers are advised to plan ahead and check before travelling.
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Bus stop(s): Bath Street & Winterstoke Road
Routes served: Bath Street – Number 24, Winterstoke Road - X1, X4, X6, X7, X8, X9
Price: Adult - £2.40, Child - £1.00
These buses have frequent services, for more information on services and times please visit here.
Buses operating from these stops are wheelchair accessible.
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Be Aware!
A bus strike on Friday 19th September will affect local bus services operated by First Bus for the Semi-Final between New Zealand and Canada. Please check here before you travel and allow additional time for your journey.
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On Foot
A dedicated walking route links our city centre Fan Zone to the stadium and takes approximately 45 minutes via some of Bristol’s main cultural sites. Follow our Rugby World Cup branded directional signage via Pero's bridge and then across Prince Street bridge and all the way down Museum Street, Gas Ferry Road to Hanover Street and then along the river to pass The Cottage Inn. Cross the river at Ashton Avenue Bridge and follow the walking path to cross Jessop Underpass and walk through Greville Smyth park to enter the stadium via Ashton Road.
Cycle racks are available at Winterstoke Road (w3w/// vent.harsh.farms) for those fans looking to arrive by bicycle. Make sure to arrive early though as bike racks can fill up fast on match days.
Dott e-bikes and scooters apply geo-fencing around the stadium footprint which means that they must be docked at dedicated parking areas along Winterstoke Road and Marsh Road. Please remember to only ride one person per e-scooter and park them responsibly in locations that will not present a hazard for fellow fans. Riders must register in advance to use Dott.
The roads around Ashton Gate get extremely busy on matchdays and with no parking available near the stadium, we encourage all fans travelling by car to use city centre car parks and walk to Ashton Gate from there. Due to a bus strike on Friday 19th September, we expect roads around Bristol to be much busier than usual so strongly advise all fans to allow additional time for their journeys. Please plan ahead.
Please note that there is no spectator parking available at Ashton Gate Stadium. There are a limited number of accessible parking spaces available at the stadium. All accessible parking must be pre-booked via the official Rugby World Cup parking site and has limited availability.
Spectators requiring accessible parking should also consult the Match Day Shuttle section below which details the fully accessible shuttle services, including Park and Ride options that will be available on match day.
Parking restrictions are in place in surrounding streets as part of the Southville Residents Parking Scheme.
Some of the roads near Ashton Gate Stadium sit within Bristol’s Clean Air Zone. Vehicles entering the zone must meet the zone’s emission standards or else a daily charge of £9 must be paid.
Bristol has a number of city centre car parks that can be paid for on the day from where fans can walk to Ashton Gate Stadium. Fans should expect congestion during peak hours and be aware of the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and Resident Parking schemes that are in place in Bristol. Find out more on the Visit Bristol website.
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Be Aware!
A bus strike on Friday 19th September is likely to make roads around Bristol much busier. Please allow additional time for your journey
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Maintenance works are taking place on Bath Bridge throughout the Tournament. This may have an impact on journeys to Brislington Park and Ride, particularly if you are planning a journey on Wells Road. Please allow additional time on your journey.
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Please note that there are roadworks in the vicinity of Portway Park and Ride which may impact journey times. Please allow plenty of time for your journey if planning to use this park and ride.
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Be Aware!
Shuttle Buses for both Semi-Finals on 19th and 20th September have now sold out. Please note – you can NOT buy bus tickets on the day.
Everyone who has pre-booked a shuttle bus will receive a pre-match email with full information with key timings and locations. Please look out for the email and read the information carefully before match day
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Three dedicated shuttle services will serve Ashton Gate Stadium on match days. All shuttle services must be pre-booked in advance. It will not be possible to pay for match day shuttle services on the day.
Information on the different shuttle services can be seen below:
Portway Park and Ride
Route 1 (R1): Portway Park and Ride to/from Ashton Gate Stadium
Pre-match pick up location: Portway Park and Ride site (BS11 9QE)
Pre-match drop off location: Smyth Road bus stop on Winterstoke Road
Post-match pick up location: The Robins Pub, Winterstoke Rd
Journey time: Approximately 15 minutes
Brislington Park and Ride
Route 2 (R2): Brislington Park and Ride to/from Ashton Gate Stadium
Pre-match pick up location: Brislington Park and Ride site (BS4 5RU)
Pre-match drop off location: Smyth Road bus stop on Winterstoke Road
Post-match pick up location: Smyth Road bus stop on Winterstoke Road
Journey time: Approximately 20 minutes
Bristol Temple Meads, Haymarket & St Augustine's Parade
Route 3 (R3): Bristol Temple Meads, Haymarket & St Augustine's Parade to Ashton Gate Stadium and vice versa
Pre-match pick up location: Bristol Temple Meads (Station Approach), Haymarket (Stop B10) & St Augustine's Parade (Stop C7).
Pre-match drop off location: Smyth Road bus stop on Winterstoke Road
Post-match pick up location: Ford Transit Centre, Winterstoke Rd
Journey Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Costs for the shuttle buses are as follows:
Booking fee is £1.25
To book any of the shuttle buses please book here:
All match day shuttle services are wheelchair accessible.
Limited private coach and minibus parking will be available at Avonline which is located on Ashton Vale Road, approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Ashton Gate Stadium.
Coach and minibus parking must be booked in advance. Parking can be pre-booked on the official Rugby World Cup 2025 parking website. Coach and minibus parking will not be available to book on the day so do make sure to book yours in advance.
Drivers should make sure to closely follow directions shared in their booking confirmation and make sure to display their parking pass in their vehicle windscreen as instructed.
If planning to travel by taxi fans should note that there is no dedicated taxi rank near Ashton Gate Stadium.
Geo-fencing is in place around Ashton Gate stadium on match days which limits the locations that rideshare apps can drop off and pick up passengers. The closest drop off point is the Sainsbury’s supermarket on Winterstoke Road.
Please note that road closures will be in place as part of the match day operations and as a result certain roads close to the stadium will be impacted. Fans are recommended to have taxis drop off and pick up at least ½ a mile from the stadium where it is legal and safe to do so.
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Be Aware!
A local bus strike on Friday 19th September is likely to add significant demand on the local taxi network. We strongly advise everyone to pre-book their taxi and agree their drop-off and pick-up points before match day. Please allow additional time for your journey
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Bristol Ferry Boats are operating a dedicated Rugby World Cup 2025 match day service that will link the city centre and Fan Zone location and The Cottage from where fans can enjoy the short walk to Ashton Gate Stadium.
Drop off/Pick up locations: Temple Quay / Castle Park / City Centre / Wapping Wharf / SS Great Britain / Mardyke / The Cottage
Frequency: Approximately every 40 minutes
Price: Up to 10 mins - £2 adult / £1.50 children (4-16)
- Up to 20 mins - £4 adult / £3.50 children
- Up to 30 minutes - £6 adult / £5.50 children
- Up to 40 minutes - £8 adult / £7 children
Day Ticket (or 8 minute full tour) - £12 adult / £10 children
Payment method: Payment must be made by card on the boat. The service is not pre-bookable and is on a first come first served basis.
