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Visit Brunel’s SS Great Britain car-free

Visit by bus for just £3 each way. Most buses in England are offering £3 single fares until March 2027. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

Travel a greener way and bring a friend for free.

It’s easy to visit Brunel’s SS Great Britain car-free. It’s located in Bristol city centre.

Ferries stop at the SS Great Britain landing.

Trains run to Bristol Temple Meads from: Cardiff (45 mins), Cheltenham Spa (40 mins), Exeter St Davids (60 mins), Newport (35 mins), Reading (60 mins), Swindon (40 mins), Taunton (30 mins) and many other towns. London or Birmingham are 90 minutes away. It’s a 25-minute walk from the train station to the ship.

M2 Metro Bus runs frequently from Bristol Temple Meads. The journey takes about 5 minutes. Jump off by SS Great Britain on Cumberland Road. The ship is just off the bottom of the Bristol bus map.

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

Plan your cycle route to the bike racks in Brunel Square.

Discount: Enjoy 2for1 entry for adults with a valid train ticket when you book in advance.

For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to UK trains and buses.

When you travel by train, a Bristol PlusBus ticket offers unlimited bus travel across the city.

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About Brunel’s SS Great Britain

Learn about the Victorian engineer Brunel and SS Great Britain, his large, steam-powered, iron passenger ship. Explore the dockyard area with a phone-app or sticker trail.

For any queries about visiting contact Brunel’s SS Great Britain on 0117 926 0680 or [email protected]

Address: Brunel's SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY. Visit Website