m3 / m3x: Emersons Green to City Centre

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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.
metrobus is due to change on the 24th April 2022 detailed information can be found on the bus service changes page.
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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
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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. |
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2-Trip Any two trips in one day. Available to buy on the First Bus App. |
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Day Unlimited trips for one day. Available to buy on First Bus App, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards, Payzone and PayPoint. |
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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. |
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Week Unlimited journeys for 7 days. Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcard, Payzone and PayPoint. |
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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. |
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Year Unlimited journeys for a calendar year. Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website and Travel Shops. |
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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. |
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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. |
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- 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 | |
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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 |
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