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 m3 operates every day of the week.
The m3x is an express commuter service based on the m3 route, which doesn’t stop at UWE, Stoke Park or Begbrook.
See further down this page for more information about Lyde Green Park & Ride.
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fares
Regular First Bus Bristol Zone tickets and Tap On, Tap Off 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 On, Tap Off. Visit the link below for more information
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| Ticket name | Adult | Student/young person (16-21) | Child (5-15) | Group (up to five people) |
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| Single One journey. Available to buy on the First Bus App, Travelwest Travelcards, iPoints and Tap On, Tap Off (Adult only). 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 and Tap On, Tap Off (Adult only). |
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| Day Unlimited trips for one day. Available to buy on First Bus App, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards, Payzone, PayPoint and Tap On, Tap Off (Adult only). |
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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. |
| 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. You could save on your monthly ticket by subscribing to First Unlimited. Find out more about the Unlimited ticket. |
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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
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 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Points | No Electric Vehicle charging bays |
| Postcode | BS16 7GG |
| Overnight parking | No |
| Toilets | No |
| Cycle parking | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. |
| Park & Cycle | Allowed |
| Car parking queries | 0145 486 8004 or email [email protected] |
further information
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Timetable changes are coming on Sunday > m1 & m4 will run earlier trips to Cribbs Causeway. > m2 will increase in frequency with a bus every 15 minutes > m3 will start serving the new stops in School Square (Lyde Green) Check out https://t.co/3AcUpefONf for more information. https://t.co/xuR7LqKo79
Update 19:40 – Services have now returned to normal route, with delays while we get buses back on time. Thank you for your patience this evening. https://t.co/qP9LKRhzB0
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