A convenient, cheap and easy alternative to driving into the centre of Bath or Bristol.

You can park your car and ride a bus in comfort to your destination. Parking for the day is free, all you pay for is the bus ticket, and each site provides hundreds of car parking spaces. Services can operate as frequently as every 12-15 minutes. The sites all lie outside the Bath and Bristol clean air zones so you can avoid the charges by parking & riding.

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Park and Ride Guides


Bath

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 routes.

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

SiteLocationServices to
LansdownNorth of BathBath City Centre (Milsom Street)
NewbridgeWest of BathBath City Centre (Westgate Buildings)
Odd DownSouth of BathBath City Centre (SouthGate) and Royal United Hospital

Parking and opening times

LansdownNewbridgeOdd Down
Side of BathNorthWestSouth
PostcodeBA1 9BJBA1 3NBBA2 8PA
Parking spaces8786981,230
Parking costIf 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 Lansdown Park & Ride can be be made online on the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit app. Parking can also be paid for at the machines located at the Bath Park and Ride sites. The machines do not provide change and do not take card so card payment is only through MiPermit at the moment.

Parking time can be paid for at the time of parking or in advance, although paying in advance does not guarantee you a space.

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 Newbridge Park & Ride can be made online on the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit app. Parking can also be paid for at the machines located at the Bath Park & Ride sites. The machines do not provide change and do not take card so card payment is only through MiPermit at the moment.

Parking time can be paid for at the time of parking or in advance, although paying in advance does not guarantee you a space.

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 for at the machines located at the Bath Park and Ride sites. The machines do not provide change and do not take card so card payment is only through MiPermit at the moment.

Parking time can be paid for at the time of parking or in advance, although paying in advance does not guarantee you a space.

Parking is free to anyone catching the bus at the site and returning on the same day.
Height restrictionNone6’6” / 2m7’2” / 2.2m
Opening hoursOpen 24/7Open 24/7Open 24/7
Overnight parkingYes, 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 leave the site using 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.
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 leave the site using 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.
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 leave the site using 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.
ToiletsYes – Check if Lansdown P&R toilets are open to the publicYes – Check if Newbridge P&R toilets are open to the publicYes – Check if Odd Down P&R toilets are open to the public
Cycle parkingYes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.
Park & CycleNot allowedNot allowedNot allowed
  • 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.


Bristol & South Glos

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 routes.

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

SiteLocationServices to
BrislingtonSouth East of BristolPortway P&R via Temple Meads, Cabot Circus and Broadmead (for central Bristol hospitals), Hotwells, Sea Mills and Shirehampton.
Long AshtonSouth West of BristolBristol City Centre, Broadmead, Clifton and Southmead Hospital
Lyde GreenNorth East of BristolYate, Kingswood, Bristol & Bath Science Park, UWE Frenchay, Cabot Circus and Bristol City Centre
Parkway NorthNorth of BristolBath, Charlton Hayes, Chipping Sodbury, Cribbs Causeway, Coalpit Heath, Downend, Filton, Frampton Cotterell, Frenchay, Kingswood, Oldland Common, Parkway Station, Southmead Hospital, University of the West of England, Warmley, Winterbourne, Yate
PortwayNorth West of BristolTo Brislington P&R via Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Hotwells, Bristol City Centre, Cabot Circus and Temple Meads
Yate North East of Bristol Bristol City Centre, Chipping Sodbury, Frenchay, Kingswood, Southmead Hospital, Wotton-under-Edge and Yate

Parking and opening times

BrislingtonLong AshtonLyde GreenParkway NorthPortwayYate
Side of BristolSouth EastSouth WestNorth EastNorthNorth WestNorth East
PostcodeBS4 5LRBS3 2HBBS16 7GGBS34 8PU (Hunts Ground Road)BS11 9QEBS37 5AF
Parking spaces1,3001,500246210500198 (38 EV charging points)
Parking costFree*Free*Free*Monday to Friday: £4 per day (minimum charge)
Weekends and Bank Holidays: £2.40 per day (minimum charge)
Free*Free

Initially, it will be free to park at the park and ride site all day. Parking charges will be introduced later at £2.60 a day for anyone not catching a bus, with some exceptions.
Height restriction2.1m2.1m2.3m2.3m2.1m2.3m
Opens• 05:15 Monday to Friday
• 08:30 Sunday and Public
• 05:00 Monday to Saturday
• Closed Sunday and Public Holidays
05:30 every day of the weekOpen 24/7• 05:15 Monday to Friday
• 08:30 Sunday and Public
Open 24/7
Closes• 22:30 Monday to Saturday
• 19:30 Sunday and Public Holidays
• 22:20 Monday to Saturday
• Closed Sunday and Public Holidays
22:45 every day of the weekOpen 24/7• 22:30 Monday to Saturday
• 19:30 Sunday and Public Holidays
Open 24/7
Overnight parkingNoNoNoYes, at vehicle owner’s own riskNoYes, at vehicle owner’s own risk
ToiletsYes – Check if Brislington P&R toilets are open to the publicYes – Check if Long Ashton P&R toilets are open to the publicNoNoYes – Check if Portway P&R toilets are open to the publicNo
Cycle parkingYes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.Yes, 10 long-term lockers available to hire for an annual fee. Additional public parking facilities and folding bicycle hire are available in Parkway Station.Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.Yes – 40 space two-tier covered cycle storage facility.
Park & CycleNot allowedNot allowedAllowedAllowedNot allowedAllowed
Car parking queries0117 922 2910 or email [email protected].0117 922 2910 or email [email protected].0145 486 8004 or email [email protected]0145 486 8004 or email [email protected]0117 922 2910 or email [email protected].0145 486 8004 or email [email protected]

*Parking is free, you only pay the bus fare.

  • All sites (except Lyde Green and Yate Park & Rides) are locked and any cars locked in will be subject to a release fee. If your vehicle is locked in, please call 0117 903 1550. Bristol City Council retains the right to charge for the call out service.

    You are able to collect your vehicle at the Lyde Green Park & Ride past closing time, but please be aware that the maximum stay is 12 hours (no limit on Sundays and Public Holidays).


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