Moving to Bristol

The historic city of Bristol in South West England is one of Britain's most populous urban centres. As the largest city in the region, it has long attracted people from the surrounding areas of Somerset, Gloucestershire and South Wales in search of work. However, Bristol's position as one of the country's most important industrial cities and its wealth of cultural attractions has made it a sought-after place of residence for many people across Britain. But if you're planning on moving to Bristol from the north of England or Scotland, actually getting there could be tricky thanks to its far-southerly location.



For example, moving from the Scottish capital Edinburgh to Bristol may seem simple enough. But the approximate 375 miles of distance between the two cities can be surprisingly hard to traverse. If you're an individual with few possessions, one option is to fly from Edinburgh to Bristol. This is likely to take just over an hour in flight time and, since the route is currently run by a budget airline, tickets are likely to be low-cost too. However, there are many associated costs with air travel, such as travelling to and from airports. If you have a significant amount of luggage, this could also mean extra fees are levied by the airline with which you're flying.

Another option is to take a coach or the train from Edinburgh to Bristol. Coach journeys are often more comfortable than railway travel if you have heavy or oversized luggage, since it will be stored safely in the luggage compartment under the seats by the coach driver. However, travelling to Bristol by coach from Edinburgh could take over 12 hours as you may have to travel through Glasgow and then London to get there. At around six hours, a train journey is a much faster option but actually fitting your luggage into the small racks some train operators provide can be a chore. What's more, you may have to change in Birmingham on the way, and getting off one train and onto another is likely to be a hassle if you're travelling with several bags.



By far the most convenient option when moving from Edinburgh to Bristol is to hire a vehicle and drive your belongings from your old house directly to your new abode. The journey time is approximately six hours and thirty minutes, and so is comparable to a railway journey time but far more agreeable. A car rental is likely to be sufficient if you only have a few belongings but if you have lots to move, van hire to Bristol is probably the most appropriate choice.



When deciding on a van hire or car rental company for your journey to Bristol, make sure you look at all the benefits offered by different service providers. The best companies will offer to deliver the rented vehicle directly to your door, so you won't need to collect it yourself, and should also let you return your vehicle once your move is over in Bristol, rather than driving all the way back to Edinburgh.



Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.