We're off to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta!

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta: Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026

Getting to the Balloon Fiesta

There’s two options for you to get to the Balloon Fiesta by bus, both run at frequent intervals.

• From Temple Meads

You can board at the Railway Station where we’ll be right outside on the station forecourt with buses lined up and ready to go. 

Friday: From 10:00 at frequent intervals until 21:00
Saturday: From 10:00 at frequent intervals until 21:00
Sunday: From 10:00 at frequent intervals until 19:00

You can buy a ticket from Bristol International Balloon Fiesta's webpage or you’ll need to buy a ticket from one of our friendly ticket sellers before you get on the bus, using either contactless or cash.

• From Queens Square (Prince Street) stop Q2

You can board at Queens Square in Bristol City Centre.

Friday: From 10:10 at frequent intervals until 21:10
Saturday: From 10:10 at frequent intervals until 21:10
Sunday: From 10:10 at frequent intervals until 19:10

You can buy your bus ticket in advance from Bristol International Balloon Fiesta's webpage or you’ll need to buy a ticket from one of our friendly ticket sellers before you get on the bus, using either contactless or cash.

Getting home again

While you’re having a great time watching the balloons ascend, we’ll be gathering buses and drivers to get ready to take you home again. Our buses will pick you up in the same place we dropped you off, from near the pedestrian exit at the Balloon Fiesta. 

Friday: From 12:00 at frequent intervals until 23:30
Saturday: From 12:00 at frequent intervals until 23:30
Sunday: From 10:30 at frequent intervals until 21:30

You'll need to keep hold of your day ticket.

Bristol can be very busy around the fiesta so if you’ve got a specific train to catch, make sure you leave plenty of time.  

Every bus will go to both places so you don't need to worry about getting the right bus.

Tickets

You can buy a ticket from Bristol International Balloon Fiesta's webpage or you’ll need to buy a ticket from one of our friendly ticket sellers before you get on the bus, using either contactless or cash. 

We have listed the prices of the tickets in the table below. Booking fee only applied when purchasing online.

All tickets are non transferable and non-refundable, even in cases when the balloons do not fly

Purchase your tickets

FAQ's

Q. How do I buy a ticket for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta shuttle bus?

Tickets can be purchased from one of our ticket sellers, using contactless or cash or you can purchase a ticket from the Fiesta's website.

Q. Where can I catch the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta shuttle bus?

If you're arriving at Temple Meads, our shuttle buses will be waiting right outside on the forecourt.

If you're already in Bristol then we'll pick you up from Queens Square (Prince Street) stop Q2.

Returning from the Fiesta, buses will be waiting where they dropped you off next to the pedestrian exit.

Q. Do I need to have cash to hand?

We accept contactless payments up to the value of £45 so you don't need to have cash ready.

Q. Are any other tickets valid on the shuttle buses such as a MegaRider?

No, only shuttle bus specific tickets are valid on the shuttle buses.