Odd Down Park & Ride – Services 41 and 4
Buses to Bath City Centre (SouthGate) and to Royal United Hospital.
Bath Rugby Matches Park & Ride Services
Services will operate later to allow passengers to attend rugby matches.
| 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 route.
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Bus services information
Park & Ride sites offer an easy, cheap and convenient way to park your car and ride a bus into Bath. The Odd Down Park & Ride site provides fully wheelchair-accessible services to both the City Centre (Service 41) and the Royal United Hospital (Service 4 Mondays to Sundays and some Public Holidays).
- Service 41 – From Odd Down Park & Ride to SouthGate, Bath City Centre. Every 15 minutes. Journey time is about 10 minutes to SouthGate. This service can only be used by passengers who start or end their journey at the Park & Ride site. On the way into the city centre passengers can get OFF at Bear Flat, Hayesfield Park or St Mary’s Buildings, but cannot get ON at those stops (they can also stay on until the final stop at SouthGate). On the way back to the site as well as SouthGate passengers can get ON at St Mary’s Buildings, Hayesfield Park or Bear Flat, however passengers cannot get OFF at those stops, or any other stops before the Park & Ride site.
- Service 4 – Service 4 operates Monday to Sunday (and some Public Holidays) between Odd Down Park & Ride site and Royal United Hospital via Bear Flat, Bath City Centre, and Lower Weston. Getting on or off the bus is allowed at any stop along the route.
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| 41 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | First | First |
| Types of payment accepted | • Cash on bus • Contactless on bus • Tap On, Tap Off • Operator’s app: Google Play or Apple Store • Operator’s website • Concessionary Pass (after 09:00 Monday – Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) | • Cash on bus • Contactless on bus • Operator’s app • Travelcards • Concessionary Pass (after 09:00 Monday – Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) |
| Operating days | Every day except Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day | Monday to Sunday (and some Public Holidays) |
| First bus from Park & Ride site | • 06:15 Monday to Saturday • 09:30 Sunday (and some Public Holidays) | • 05:26 Monday to Friday • 06:37 Saturday • 06:40 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Last bus | From City Centre (SouthGate) • 20:30 Monday to Saturday • 18:00 Sunday (and some Public Holidays) | From Weston, Haviland Park: • 20:43 Monday to Friday • 18:32 Saturday • 18:42 Sunday and Public Holidays From Combe Park, Royal United Hospital • 19:43 Monday to Friday • 18:43 Saturday • 18:51 Sunday and Public Holidays Later buses terminate at Odd Down, Lodge Gardens |
| Fares | See fares for service 41 | See fares for service 4 |
| Route & Timetable | Bus service 41 route and timetable | Bus service 4 route and timetable |
| Lost property | Contact the operator on 0345 646 0707 or via their website. | Contact the operator on 0345 646 0707 or via their website. |
| Service feedback and additional info | Contact the operator on 0345 646 0707 or via their website. | Contact the operator on 0345 646 0707 or via their website. |
Service 41 fares
The fares below apply only to services 21 (Newbridge Park & Ride), 31 (Lansdown Park & Ride) and 41 (Odd Down Park & Ride). The operator’s regular bus fares apply to services 4 (Odd Down Park & Ride).
Fares until 31 December 2024
| Ticket name | Adult |
|---|---|
| Adult return ticket • Cash on bus • Contactless on bus • Operator’s app: Google Play or Apple Store • Concessionary Pass (after 09:00 Monday – Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays). |
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| Bath Zone Group day ticket – unlimited day ticket up to five people of any age can travel together Available to buy from the driver (cash or contactless) |
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| 10 single journeys (for use at any time) 10 single journeys (for use at any time) Available to buy from the First Bus App.Can be bought via the First Bus App. |
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| Bath P&R return for 2x Adults (From 9:30 Mon – Fri only) |
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| Service 31 (Lansdown Park & Ride) | Please note, Park & Ride fares only apply to journeys that start or end at the Park & Ride site. For all other trips, First’s usual Bath Zone fare tariffs apply. |
Fares from 1 January 2025
| Ticket name | Adult |
|---|---|
| Adult return ticket • Cash on bus • Contactless on bus • Operator’s app: Google Play or Apple Store • Concessionary Pass (after 09:00 Monday – Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays). |
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| Bath Zone Group day ticket – unlimited day ticket up to five people of any age can travel together Available to buy from the driver (cash or contactless) |
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| 10 single journeys (for use at any time) 10 single journeys (for use at any time) Available to buy from the First Bus App.Can be bought via the First Bus App. |
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| Bath P&R return for 2x Adults (From 9:30 Mon – Fri only) |
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| Service 31 (Lansdown Park & Ride) | Please note, Park & Ride fares only apply to journeys that start or end at the Park & Ride site. For all other trips, First’s usual Bath Zone fare tariffs apply. |
- Holders of English National Concessionary Passes can travel for free after 09:00 on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
- First day and season tickets can be used on Bath Park & Ride. Day & week multi-operator Rider tickets are also accepted
- Any number of children aged 4 and under, and up to five children aged 5 to 15, can travel for free with each fare-paying adult.
Site and parking info
| Odd Down | |
|---|---|
| Side of Bath | South |
| Postcode | BA2 8PA |
| Parking spaces | 1,230 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Points | 4 Electric Vehicle charging bays |
| Parking cost | 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 in coins or by card at the machines located at the Bath Park and Ride sites. The machines do not provide change. Parking time can be paid for at the time of parking or in advance, although paying in advance does not guarantee you a space |
| Height restriction | 7’2” / 2.2m |
| Opening hours | 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 use 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 toilets are open to the public |
| Cycle parking | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. |
| Park & Cycle | Yes, but the parking fee must be paid. |
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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.
