SHUTTLE BUS TICKETS
If you intend to use the Stagecoach Shuttle Bus to get to and from the Fiesta, please book your tickets in advance.
You can purchase Day, 2-day, 3-day and Single (evening return only) tickets. Group tickets are for up to five people travelling together, and the group can be made up of any combination of ticket types.
The Shuttle Bus runs between Bristol Temple Meads Train Station and the Balloon Fiesta site, stopping in the City Centre to and from the event site.
The full timetable as well as details regarding ticket types can be found below. Please read before purchasing to ensure you select the best ticket option for your trip.
FRIDAY
Runs from 10:00am
SATURDAY
Runs from 10:00am
SUNDAY
Runs from 10:00am
Important
Ticket Information
IMPORTANT SHUTTLE BUS TICKET INFORMATION
STAGECOACH SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
The buses will run frequently from Bristol Temple Meads to the Balloon Fiesta, via the city centre, and from the Balloon Fiesta to Bristol Temple Meads, via the city centre, during the following operational times.
The service will also stop at Queen Square (Prince Street) Stop Q2, approximately 10 minutes after it departs Bristol Temple Meads. The Shuttle Bus pick up and drop off point for the Fiesta is close to the pedestrian exit (Gate 3).
See full timetable below.
Shuttle Bus Ticket Types:
Adult and Child Day Tickets: offer a return journey to and from the event site, within the same day for one individual ticket holder.
Group Day Tickets: offer a return journey to and from the event site, within the same day for up to 5 individuals. The group must travel together but can be made up of any combination of adult and/or child tickets.
Adult and Child Single Tickets: offer a one-way evening return journey from the Fiesta site, and can only be used after 7pm in the evenings.
Group Single Tickets: offer a one-way return journey only from the Fiesta site, and can only be used in the afternoons. The ticket is for up to 5 individuals. The group must travel together but can be made up of any combination of adult and/or child tickets.
Adult and Child 3-Day Tickets: offer return journeys to and from the event site, for three consecutive days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Group 3-Day Tickets: offer return journeys to and from the event site, for three consecutive days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for upto 5 individuals. The group must travel together but can be made up of any combination of adult and/or child tickets.
Adult and Child 2-Day Tickets: offer return journeys to and from the event site, for two consecutive days on Saturday and Sunday.
Group 2-Day Tickets: offer return journeys to and from the event site, for two consecutive days on Saturday and Sunday for upto 5 individuals. The group must travel together but can be made up of any combination of adult and/or child tickets.
SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE
Friday 7 August 2026
Bristol Temple Meads to Balloon Fiesta
From 10:00 at frequent intervals until 21:00
Balloon Fiesta to Bristol Temple Meads
From 12:00 at frequent intervals until 23:30
Saturday 8 August 2026
Bristol Temple Meads to Balloon Fiesta
From 10:00 at frequent intervals until 21:00
Balloon Fiesta to Bristol Temple Meads
From 12:00 at frequent intervals until 23:30
Sunday 9 August 2026
Bristol Temple Meads to Balloon Fiesta
From 10:00 at frequent intervals until 19:00
Balloon Fiesta to Bristol Temple Meads
From 10:30 at frequent intervals until 21:30
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