Bradley Stoke is ruled by the motor car – that’s what a lot of people would have you think. But, in fact, there are plenty of other ways to get around.

• Going by bus

Bus services in the town link to Bristol city centre or Cribbs Causeway and major arterial roads such as Bradley Stoke Way and Brook Way have stops.

This BBC/Transport Direct route planner will help you find both stops and routes around the town and beyond.

South Gloucestershire Council also supplies timetable information for bus routes such as the 71 & 72 (Bradley Stoke to Bristol city centre).

• Travelling by train

Bradley Stoke has two easily accessible train stations in mainline Bristol Parkway and local station Patchway which is near Little Stoke.

Parkway will link you with Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff, Swindon and London Paddington. Click here for station information. Parking charges there are £5-per-day.

Patchway will get you to stations such as Cardiff, Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Filton Abbey Wood, Lawrence Hill and Bristol Temple Meads. More station information here.

• Taxi services

Travelling from Bradley Stoke to the city centre can be a costly affair by taxi – so be warned before you book and check the cost with the driver.

There are many taxi cab services you can pick from and there is a comprehensive list to pick from here.

• Cycling routes

Bradley Stoke has plenty of bike lanes and route for cyclists to take advantage of – a full list can be found via South Gloucestershire Council’s website.

Many of the main routes, such as the A38 in and out of the city centre, also feature bike lanes which those on two wheels can take advantage of.