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

Connect with a regional expert
  • 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)
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Closer to your employees

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.

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A leader in digital connectivity

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.