How to get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

November 29, 2023

The stunning island of Barbados is the perfect place for a beach vacation, but the capital city, Bridgetown is also filled with history. Bridgetown is a picturesque port city, with colonial buildings and a historical synagogue, Nidhe Israel. Dotted around the city, you will also find tropical beaches, botanical gardens and impressive 17th-century plantation houses.

To get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown, you have two options; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi or private transfer is the quickest transfer option, with a journey time of 25 minutes; a local cab will charge you €35 (BBD 74) to cover this route. The Line 27 bus, on the other hand, takes closer to 40 minutes to reach Bridgetown but costs just €2 (BBD 4) per traveller.

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Comparison of the options

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OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€69	25min	24/7
Taxi	€35	25min	24/7
Bus	€4	40min	06:15–23:00

How to get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown by taxi

A quick and direct transfer option from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown is by taking a taxi. The journey time by car is just 25 minutes, allowing you to reach your accommodation downtown with ease, privacy and comfort.

How much is a taxi from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

The taxi fare from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown will be given to you by a taxi dispatcher inside the airport. The dispatcher will be waiting outside of the Arrivals Hall to tell you the cost of your journey, depending on your destination. The price of a taxi from Barbados Airport to your accommodation in Bridgetown should be €35 (BBD 74).

Cost

€35 (BBD 74)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Barbados Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Barbados Airport?

Taxis are located just outside of the main terminal at Barbados Airport. You will find the taxi rank as soon as you exit the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

Taking a taxi is a quick and easy way to get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown. You won’t need to worry about waiting for public transport or try and figure out how to safely store your luggage. Instead, you can make your way directly to the door of your hotel in just 25 minutes.

Editor’s Note

The cost of a Barbados Airport taxi may differ depending on the hotel you're staying in. Be sure to specify your exact destination to the taxi dispatcher.

Useful Tips

You must get a ticket from the taxi dispatcher before getting in one of the taxi vehicles you’ll find at the airport’s taxi rank.

You can pay for your taxi in USD or Barbados Dollars.

Luggage that fits in the trunk of the vehicle can be transported for free.

How to get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown by bus

The Line 27 bus runs from nearby Barbados Airport to Bridgetown. However, the bus stop is on the highway, so you will need to walk around 10 minutes to reach the bus stop. The total journey time once you’re on the bus is 40 minutes.

How much is the bus from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

Bus transfers from Barbados Airport to the hotels cost €2 (BBD 4) per ticket. You can pay your driver in Barbados Dollars, in change, as you get on the bus.

Cost

€2 (BBD 4)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

*There's an average wait time of 30 minutes for the Line 27 bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Line 27 bus runs from 06:15 to 23:00.

Where do I find the bus at Barbados Airport?

The Line 27 bus makes a stop at the highway bus stop, close to the airport. The stop is around a 10-minute walk from the airport terminal building; it’s best to follow the route on your mobile upon arriving.

Convenience

As the bus doesn’t leave directly from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown, it’s not the safest or most convenient option. You will have to walk around 10 minutes with your luggage to the bus stop, then wait up to 30 minutes for a bus to arrive.

Timetables

Line 27 Bus

Editor’s Note

On Sundays, there are more frequent buses that pass by the airport than during the week, be sure to check the latest schedule before you travel.

Useful Tips

Be sure to bring change to pay for your bus ticket, as card payments are not possible.

Some of the bus vehicles have luggage storage beneath, but not all of them.

Avoid this transfer option if you have small children as you have to walk alongside a very busy main road to reach the bus stop.

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If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Barbados. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

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DAYTIME

€69.0

NIGHTTIME

€82.8

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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Frequently asked questions

How can I get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

There are two different options for your transfer from Barbados Airport to your hotel – taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi is quick and easy, with a transfer time of 25 minutes and a cost of €35 (BBD 74). Alternatively, the Line 27 bus takes about 40 minutes to reach Bridgetown and costs €2 (BBD 4) per passenger.

How far is Bridgetown from Barbados Airport?

The distance from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown is 17.5 km. It will take you around 25 minutes to reach your accommodation in Bridgetown in an airport taxi or private transfer or closer to 40 minutes if you choose the Line 27 bus.

How much is a taxi from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

The taxi fare from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown will be €35 (BBD 74). This price will be given to you by a taxi dispatcher at the airport. You can pay for your transfers from Barbados Airport to your hotel in cash, either in Barbados Dollars or USD.

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How to get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown by taxi

How much is a taxi from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

Cost

€35 (BBD 74)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Barbados Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Barbados Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown by bus

How much is the bus from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

Cost

€2 (BBD 4)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Line 27 bus runs from 06:15 to 23:00.

Where do I find the bus at Barbados Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Line 27 Bus

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

Frequently asked questions

How can I get from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

How far is Bridgetown from Barbados Airport?

How much is a taxi from Barbados Airport to Bridgetown?

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