0117 · South West
Bristol virtual phone numbers (0117)
Give your business a Bristol 0117 number — the South West’s tech and creative hub. Forward every call to your mobile or team, add recording and voicemail-to-email, and look local from day one. No line rental, no contract.
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A Bristol virtual number gives your business a local 0117 line without a physical phone line in Bristol. Calls forward to your chosen mobile, landline or team, with recording and voicemail-to-email available in LineHQ. It lets customers dial a familiar area code while your team answers wherever it works.
Last reviewed July 2026
Why a Bristol number for your business
Start with a new 0117 number
Pick a Bristol number and make it yours in a few clicks — nothing to install, nothing to arrange with anyone else.
Look local to Bristol
Customers trust a familiar 0117 dialling code. A Bristol number signals a real, local business they can reach.
Work from anywhere
Your Bristol line forwards to your mobile or team, so you can answer Bristol calls wherever you actually are.
Full call handling
Ring order, time-of-day rules, call recording, voicemail-to-email and an optional receptionist — all included. Already have a 0117 number? Bring it in free.
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Pick your 0117 number
Choose a Bristol number from live availability above and reserve it in a couple of clicks.
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Point it at your phones
Forward to your mobile, landline or the whole team, with ring order and opening-hours rules.
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Start taking calls
Answer Bristol calls on the phone you already own — with recording and voicemail-to-email built in.
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Bristol number FAQs
What is a Bristol (0117) virtual number?
It’s a real Bristol 0117 phone number that isn’t tied to a physical line. Calls to it are forwarded over the internet to your mobile or any phone you choose, so you can run a local Bristol presence from anywhere.
Do I have to be based in Bristol to get an 0117 number?
No. You can hold a Bristol 0117 number wherever you’re based — it’s a great way to look local to Bristol customers even if your team works remotely.
Can I keep my existing Bristol number?
Yes. Most existing 0117 Bristol landline numbers can be ported to LineHQ for free, so you keep the number your customers already know.
How much does a Bristol number cost?
Packages start from £4.99/mo with a prepaid wallet for forwarding minutes — you only pay for the minutes you actually use, with no contract.
Get your Bristol number today
Live in 24–48 hours. Forward to any phone, from £4.99/mo — no contract, cancel anytime.