Park & Ride
A convenient, cheap and easy alternative to driving into the centre of Bath or Bristol.
You can park your car and ride a bus in comfort to your destination. Parking for the day is free at most sites and each provides hundreds of car parking spaces. Services can operate as frequently as every 12-15 minutes. The sites all lie outside the Bath and Bristol clean air zones so you can avoid the charges by parking & riding.
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Bath
Bath Christmas Market Park & Ride Services
Between 28 November and 15 December, during the Bath Christmas Market period, Park & Ride services will be extended as per the table below to allow passengers to visit the market.
At busy periods additional buses will be provided to increase capacity
Please note that service 31 to Lansdown Park & Ride will pick up and set down on Queen Square (Sa) for the duration of the market instead of Milsom Street.
| Direction | First Trip | Frequency | Last Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Park & Ride site | • Monday to Saturdays: 06:15 • Sundays: 09:30 | Up to every 15 minutes daily | • Monday to Saturdays: 20:41 • Sundays: 18:41 |
| From City Centre | • Monday to Saturdays: 06:26 • Sundays: 09:41 | Up to every 15 minutes daily | • Monday to Saturdays: 21:00 • Sundays: 19:00 |
Bath Rugby Matches Park & Ride Services
Additional services will be provided for late night Bath Rugby matches during the Christmas Market period.
On Saturday, 30 November, and Friday, 6 December, services will operate later to allow passengers to attend the rugby match.
| Direction | First trip | Frequency | Last trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Park & Ride site | 20:56 | 15 mins | 22:11 |
| From City Centre | 20:45 | 15 mins | 22:30 |
Please note that the routes in the map below are merely indicative. Refer to each service’s official route map to see actual stops and routes.
This map may not be accessible for people using assistive technology. Please use this contact form if you require assistance.
| Site | Location | Services to |
|---|---|---|
| Lansdown | North of Bath | Bath City Centre (Milsom Street) |
| Newbridge | West of Bath | Bath City Centre (Westgate Buildings) |
| Odd Down | South of Bath | Bath City Centre (SouthGate) and Royal United Hospital |
Parking and opening times
| Lansdown | Newbridge | Odd Down | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side of Bath | North | West | South |
| Postcode | BA1 9BJ | BA1 3NB | BA2 8PA |
| Parking spaces | 878 | 698 | 1,230 |
| Parking cost | If you don’t catch the bus: People parking at the Park & Ride but not catching the bus will have to pay £1 for up to 3 hours parking, or £2 for parking up to 23:59 on the same day. Payments for parking at Lansdown Park & Ride can be be made online on the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit app. Parking can also be paid for at the machines located at the Bath Park and Ride sites. The machines do not provide change and do not take card so card payment is only through MiPermit at the moment. Parking time can be paid for at the time of parking or in advance, although paying in advance does not guarantee you a space. Parking is free to anyone catching the bus at the site and returning on the same day. | If you don’t catch the bus: People parking at the Park & Ride but not catching the bus will have to pay £1 for up to 3 hours parking, or £2 for parking up to 23:59 on the same day. Payments for parking at Newbridge Park & Ride can be made online on the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit app. Parking can also be paid for at the machines located at the Bath Park & Ride sites. The machines do not provide change and do not take card so card payment is only through MiPermit at the moment. Parking time can be paid for at the time of parking or in advance, although paying in advance does not guarantee you a space. Parking is free to anyone catching the bus at the site and returning on the same day. | If you don’t catch the bus: People parking at the Park & Ride but not catching the bus will have to pay £1 for up to 3 hours parking, or £2 for parking up to 23:59 on the same day. Payments for parking at Odd Down Park & Ride can be made online on the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit app. Parking can also be paid for at the machines located at the Bath Park and Ride sites. The machines do not provide change and do not take card so card payment is only through MiPermit at the moment. Parking time can be paid for at the time of parking or in advance, although paying in advance does not guarantee you a space. Parking is free to anyone catching the bus at the site and returning on the same day. |
| Height restriction | None | 6’6” / 2m | 7’2” / 2.2m |
| Opening hours | Open 24/7 | Open 24/7 | Open 24/7 |
| Overnight parking | Yes, at vehicle owner’s own risk. If using the site to park your car for several days, please note that the parking charges apply for each day that you do not leave the site using the Park & Ride bus service. For example, if you parked your car from Monday to Friday and use the bus to travel into Bath on the Monday, and return to your car on the Friday, parking charges would apply on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. | Yes, at vehicle owner’s own risk. If using the site to park your car for several days, please note that the parking charges apply for each day that you do not leave the site using the Park & Ride bus service. For example, if you parked your car from Monday to Friday and use the bus to travel into Bath on the Monday, and return to your car on the Friday, parking charges would apply on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. | Yes, at vehicle owner’s own risk. If using the site to park your car for several days, please note that the parking charges apply for each day that you do not leave the site using the Park & Ride bus service. For example, if you parked your car from Monday to Friday and use the bus to travel into Bath on the Monday, and return to your car on the Friday, parking charges would apply on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. |
| Toilets | Yes – Check if Lansdown P&R toilets are open to the public | Yes – Check if Newbridge P&R toilets are open to the public | Yes – Check if Odd Down P&R toilets are open to the public |
| Cycle parking | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. |
| Park & Cycle | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
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Bath Park & Ride sites are open 24/7. Overnight parking is therefore permitted at the vehicle owner’s own risk. Please note that charges apply – see Parking costs above.
If you have any queries about parking, please contact Bath & North East Somerset Council parking services team on [email protected] or Bath & North East Somerset Council parking services team01225 477133.
Bristol & South Glos
Please note that the routes in the map below are merely indicative. Refer to each service’s official route map to see actual stops and routes.
This map may not be accessible for people using assistive technology. Please use this contact form for assistance.
| Site | Location | Services to |
|---|---|---|
| Brislington | South East of Bristol | Portway P&R via Temple Meads, Cabot Circus and Broadmead (for central Bristol hospitals), Hotwells, Sea Mills and Shirehampton. |
| Long Ashton | South West of Bristol | Bristol City Centre, Broadmead, Clifton and Southmead Hospital |
| Lyde Green | North East of Bristol | Yate, Kingswood, Bristol & Bath Science Park, UWE Frenchay, Cabot Circus and Bristol City Centre |
| Parkway North | North of Bristol | Bath, Charlton Hayes, Chipping Sodbury, Cribbs Causeway, Coalpit Heath, Downend, Filton, Frampton Cotterell, Frenchay, Kingswood, Oldland Common, Parkway Station, Southmead Hospital, University of the West of England, Warmley, Winterbourne, Yate |
| Portway | North West of Bristol | To Brislington P&R via Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Hotwells, Bristol City Centre, Cabot Circus and Temple Meads |
| Yate | North East of Bristol | Bristol City Centre, Chipping Sodbury, Frenchay, Kingswood, Southmead Hospital, Wotton-under-Edge and Yate |
Parking and opening times
| Brislington | Long Ashton | Lyde Green | Parkway North | Portway | Yate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side of Bristol | South East | South West | North East | North | North West | North East |
| Postcode | BS4 5LR | BS3 2HB | BS16 7GG | BS34 8PU (Hunts Ground Road) | BS11 9QE | BS37 5AF |
| Parking spaces | 1,300 | 1,500 | 246 | 210 | 500 | 198 (38 EV charging points) |
| Parking cost | Free* | Free* | Free* | Monday to Friday: £4 per day (minimum charge) Weekends and Bank Holidays: £2.40 per day (minimum charge) | Free* | Free Initially, it will be free to park at the park and ride site all day. Parking charges will be introduced later at £2.60 a day for anyone not catching a bus, with some exceptions. |
| Height restriction | 2.1m | 2.1m | 2.3m | 2.3m | 2.1m | 2.3m |
| Opens | • 05:15 Monday to Friday • 08:30 Sunday and Public | • 05:00 Monday to Saturday • Closed Sunday and Public Holidays | 05:30 every day of the week | Open 24/7 | • 05:15 Monday to Friday • 08:30 Sunday and Public | Open 24/7 |
| Closes | • 22:30 Monday to Saturday • 19:30 Sunday and Public Holidays | • 22:20 Monday to Saturday • Closed Sunday and Public Holidays | 22:45 every day of the week | Open 24/7 | • 22:30 Monday to Saturday • 19:30 Sunday and Public Holidays | Open 24/7 |
| Overnight parking | No | No | No | Yes, at vehicle owner’s own risk | No | Yes, at vehicle owner’s own risk |
| Toilets | Yes – Check if Brislington P&R toilets are open to the public | Yes – Check if Long Ashton P&R toilets are open to the public | No | No | Yes – Check if Portway P&R toilets are open to the public | No |
| Cycle parking | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. | Yes, 10 long-term lockers available to hire for an annual fee. Additional public parking facilities and folding bicycle hire are available in Parkway Station. | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. | Yes – 40 space two-tier covered cycle storage facility. |
| Park & Cycle | Not allowed | Not allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Car parking queries | 0117 922 2910 or email [email protected]. | 0117 922 2910 or email [email protected]. | 0145 486 8004 or email [email protected] | 0145 486 8004 or email [email protected] | 0117 922 2910 or email [email protected]. | 0145 486 8004 or email [email protected] |
*Parking is free, you only pay the bus fare.
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All sites (except Lyde Green and Yate Park & Rides) are locked and any cars locked in will be subject to a release fee. If your vehicle is locked in, please call 0117 903 1550. Bristol City Council retains the right to charge for the call out service.
You are able to collect your vehicle at the Lyde Green Park & Ride past closing time, but please be aware that the maximum stay is 12 hours (no limit on Sundays and Public Holidays).
Further information
- Each Park & Ride page has fares information, if you prefer to see fares for all services please visit the page below
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