Bristol Temple Meads is the oldest and largest railway station in Bristol, England. It is located 118 miles 31 chains away from London Paddington. It is an important transport hub for public transport
Facade of the station
Engraving of interior of Brunel's train-shed from c1843, by John Cooke Bourne
Brunel's original station as it appeared in 2004
The Bristol and Exeter Railway headquarters
Bristol Parkway, on the South Wales Main Line, serves the villages of Stoke Gifford and Harry Stoke in South Gloucestershire, England. Despite its name, it is located in South Gloucestershire rather t
Bristol Temple Meads railway station
…centre. It is the busiest station in South West England, and the fifth busiest in Southern England outside of London. Bristol's other major station, Bristol Parkway, is a more recent station on the northern outskirts of the conurbation. Temple Meads was opened on 31 August 1840, as the western terminus of the Great…
A 2009 view of Bristol Parkway station from the west, prior to electric wires being erected/installed through the station
Bristol Parkway is served by intercity services operated by CrossCountry and Great Western Railway. Here, a northbound CrossCountry service (right) passes a westbound Great Western Railway service.
A Great Western Railway service from Swansea to London.
Local stopping services operated by Great Western Railway serve the station as well. Here a Class 158 awaits its next duties.