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Bristol by night

The West of England is a highly connected region

With an efficient transport network, the region offers seamless travel locally, across the UK, and internationally. Residents and businesses also benefit from robust digital infrastructure, including high-speed fiber broadband and a collaborative ecosystem.

Your global gateway

  • Car icon 85% of the UK is within a 4.5-hour drive
  • Aeroplane icon Bristol Airport flies direct to 115+ destinations
  • ship icon UK’s most central deep-sea port
  • link icon Bristol & Bath are connected by an 11-minute train journey
  • Train icon Connect to London in 79 mins with 4 trains every hour at peak
  • Cluster icon Home to the UK’s most productive tech cluster (Tech Nation)
People at a train station

Connecting within the region is fast and simple. Employees can commute quickly and easily by car, bus, rail, or bike. The two cities are connected by an 11-minute train journey, and are linked by the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, a 13-mile off-road path.

Lady with VG googles Image credit: Ultrahaptics

Fast, reliable, secure and well-connected digital infrastructure is essential for business. We’re home to the UK’s most productive tech cluster, and Bristol is a leading Smart City with capabilities that are already some of the best in the UK.