Emersons Green - Bristol Airport Transfers
Living close to the M4 and the Bristol and Bath Science Park still means a proper trip across the city to reach the airport
Emersons Green sits right on the northeast edge of Bristol, handy for the M4 and the Bristol and Bath Science Park, but that same location puts you on the opposite side of the city from the airport. The distance works out to around 12 to 13 miles, and a typical journey takes between 30 and 40 minutes depending on the route and time of day. It's not a long trip in absolute terms, but since it cuts diagonally across Bristol rather than following a single main road, the time can vary more than the mileage alone suggests.
Two ways across the city, and when each one wins
From Emersons Green, drivers typically head out via the ring road toward the M32 and A4174, looping south and west around the busiest parts of the city, or cut more directly through Fishponds and central Bristol. The ring road tends to hold up better once rush hour sets in, while the direct route can be faster outside peak times. A driver who covers this run regularly adjusts between the two depending on what time you're actually leaving, rather than sticking to one fixed route regardless of the clock.
Getting picked up around Emersons Green
Emersons Green is a newer part of the city, with housing estates built up around the retail park at Emerald Park and the business park toward the science park. Postcodes here can cover a fairly wide area, so it helps to mention your estate or nearby landmark when booking, especially if you live in one of the more recently built developments that satnavs sometimes struggle to pin down precisely.
Commuting and business travel from Emersons Green
A fair number of bookings from this area are business travellers heading to meetings via the airport rather than holidaymakers, given how many companies are based around the science park and the M4 corridor. If you're booking a regular commute rather than a one off trip, it's worth mentioning this when you set up your account, since a consistent pickup time and driver can make weekly travel considerably less stressful.
Coming home to Emersons Green after your flight
Returning from the airport is generally the more relaxed leg of the journey, since you're heading away from the city rather than into it. If you land late in the evening, having a car already booked and tracking your flight means you won't be stuck trying to arrange transport home across Bristol at an awkward hour. For a very similar route from just up the road, see our Downend transfer page.
Why choose our taxi to and from Long Ashton
Every driver is DBS checked, every price is fixed before you travel, and every flight is tracked so your pickup time adjusts on its own. Add a clean, well kept fleet and round the clock availability, and you get a transfer service that simply does what it says, whether that’s a 3am airport run or a school day pickup.