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.

m3 interactive route map & timetable

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

m3x interactive route map & timetable

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

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

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, 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.	£2	£1.50	£1
2-Trip Any two trips in one day. Available to buy on the First Bus App and Tap On, Tap Off (Adult only).	£3.5	£2.7	£1.8
Day Unlimited trips for one day. Available to buy on First Bus App, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards, and Tap On, Tap Off (Adult only).	£6	£4.5	£3	£12 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, and the Travelwest Travelcard.	£23.5	£17.7	£11.8
Month Unlimited journeys for a calendar month. Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website, Travel Shops, iPoints, and the Travelwest Travelcard. You could save on your monthly ticket by subscribing to First Unlimited. Find out more about the Unlimited ticket.	£83.8	£62.9	£41.9
Year Unlimited journeys for a calendar year. Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website and Travel Shops.	£841	£630.8	£420.5
BristolRider Day Multi-operator ticket, press on the title to find out more. Available to buy from Travel Shops, iPoints, and Travelwest Travelcards. AvonRider also accepted.	£5.60	£3.70	£3.70
BristolRider Week Multi-operator ticket, press on the title to find out more. Available to buy from Travel Shops, iPoints, and Travelwest Travelcards. AvonRider also accepted.	£23.50	£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

route map

A map showing the route of the m3 and m3x metrobus services

This map may not be accessible for people using assistive technology. Please use this contact form if you require assistance.

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
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]