Pulteney Bridge History, Travel Information, Facts And More

Built over the River Avon, Pulteney Bridge is a 16th-century bridge in Bath. Its Georgian architecture has garnered attraction from visitors around the world. The Arch bridge is built in Palladian style. One of the major aids one can get traveling here is the shops built across both of its sides. The total length of the bridge is 45 meters whereas it has a width of 18 meters. It is a passage between the city and the new Georgian town of Bathwick. Its construction was started in 1769 and ended in 1774.

Situated near the Victoria Art Gallery, the bridge can be easily found through the A3039 route after reaching the train station.

By Bus
The journey time between the nearest bus stop and Pulteney Bridge is around 2 min and covers a distance of around 50 meters. The fastest journey normally takes 1 min. Operated by Faresaver, First, Stagecoach West, and others, typically, 585 services run weekly. Other bus stops near it include Guildhall, Broad Street, Bath Abbey, and more.
By Train
The bridge is situated at a distance of 600 meters from the nearest train station, which is Bath Spa. One would barely need to walk through an 8-minute path to get to the bridge. The other station near the bridge is Oldfield Park, situated at a distance of 3 KM.
By Air
The nearest airport to the attraction is Bristol Airport. The airport is at a distance of Approx. 32 KM. Various Taxi service is available including Airport Taxi Bristol, Bath Taxi Service and more to get to the arch bridge.