Bristol Ferry Boats have a stop in Bathurst Basin. They have 17 ports of call between Temple Meads and the Nova Scotia Pub.

The Basin is located close to many First Bus services including : A1 (for Bristol airport), Nos. 24, 75,76, 90 and the metrobuses M1 and M2.

A route widely used by cyclists and pedestrians. National Cycle Routes 3, 4 and 33 run close by.

Car Parking at the Basin: Lower Guinea Street car park and the Railway cutting car park. The Lower Guinea Street car park has 17 bays (2 disabled). The railway cutting car park has 31 spaces.