m3 / m3x: Emersons Green to City Centre

Modern, environmentally friendly vehicles with free wi-fi and usb charging.

The m3 runs from Emersons Green to the City Centre via Lyde Green Park & Ride, Bristol & Bath Science Park, Emerald Park Industrial Estate, the University of the West of England (UWE), Cabot Circus and the City Centre.

The m3x is an express commuter service based on the m3 route, which doesn’t stop at UWE, Stoke Park or Begbrook.

The m3x operates every day of the week.

See further down this page for more information about Lyde Green Park & Ride.

m3 interactive route map and timetable

m3x interactive route map and timetable

Bus service change 24th April 2022

metrobus is due to change on the 24th April 2022 detailed information can be found on the bus service changes page.

fares

Regular First Bus Bristol Zone tickets and Tap & Cap are accepted on all metrobus services. Below is a list of most common tickets.

metrobus is a buy before you board service. You cannot buy tickets on board these services, except when using Tap & Cap. Visit the link below for more information

metrobus prices, validity and how to buy

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Ticket name	Adult	Student/young person (16-21)	Child (5-15)	Group (up to five people)
Single One journey. Available to buy on the First Bus App, Travelwest Travelcards and iPoints. You can buy multiple singles in one transaction for convenience, simply increase the quantity on ticket selection.	£2.20	£1.50	£1.10
2-Trip Any two trips in one day. Available to buy on the First Bus App.	£4.30	£2.90	£2.10
Day Unlimited trips for one day. Available to buy on First Bus App, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards, Payzone and PayPoint.	£5.30	£3.70	£2.70	£10.60 Valid for up to five people of any age from 9.30am Mon-Fri or all day Sat-Sun & Public Holidays. Only from the First Bus App.
Night Go anywhere, as often as you like, in one night between 7pm and 4.29am. Available to buy on the First Bus App and iPoints.	£3.50	£2.50	£1.80
Week Unlimited journeys for 7 days. Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcard, Payzone and PayPoint.	£21.50	£15.00	£10.80
Month Unlimited journeys for a calendar month. Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcard, Payzone and PayPoint.	£72.60	£50.80	£36.30
Year Unlimited journeys for a calendar year. Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website and Travel Shops.	£787	£551	£394
BristolRider Day Multi-operator ticket, press on the title to find out more. Available to buy from Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards and Payzone. AvonRider also accepted.	£5.30	£3.70	£3.70
BristolRider Week Multi-operator ticket, press on the title to find out more. Available to buy from Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards and Payzone. AvonRider also accepted.	£21.50	£16.50	£16.50

English concessionary bus passes (‘older person’s’ and ‘disabled person’s’) are accepted on all metrobus services
Children up to the age of 4 travel free with fare paying adults
3-Stop Hop ticket is not accepted on metrobus services

route map

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Lyde Green Park & Ride

	Lyde Green
Side of Bristol	North East
Height Restriction	2.3m
Opens	05:30 every day of the week
Closes	22:45 every day of the week
Parking cost	Free*
Parking Spaces	246
Postcode	BS16 7GG
Overnight parking	No
Toilets	No
Cycle parking	Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.
Park & Cycle	Allowed