Lyde Green Park & Ride – metrobus service m3, m3x and bus services 49, 462 & 86
Services to Bristol City Centre, Science Park, Yate, University of the West of England and Kingswood.
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 service information
- m3 – A new express bus service for the West of England – The m3 links Emersons Green, Lyde Green Park & Ride, Bristol and Bath Science Park, UWE Frenchay campus, Cabot Circus and the city centre
- m3x – An express commuter service – The m3x is based on the m3 route but does not stop at UWE, Stoke Park or Begbrook
- 462 bus service – Connects to the Science Park and Bristol City Centre
- 86 bus service – Connects to Yate Shopping Centre and Courtney Road School, Kingswood
- 49 bus service – Connect to Emersons Green and Bristol Centre
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| m3 and m3x | 49 | 86 | 462 | |
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| Operator | First | First | Stagecoach West | Stagecoach West |
| Types of payment accepted | This is a buy before you board service. You cannot buy tickets on board the bus. • iPoint (Card payment only) • Operator’s app • Travelcards • PayPoint and payzone stores • 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) | • Cash on bus • Contactless on bus • Operator’s app • Concessionary Pass (after 09:00 Monday – Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) | • Cash on bus • Contactless on bus • Operator’s app • Concessionary Pass (after 09:00 Monday – Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) |
| Operating days | • m3: Monday to Saturday • m3x: Monday to Friday | Every day of the week | Monday to Saturday | Monday to Saturday |
| First bus from Park & Ride site | m3 • 06:00 Monday to Saturday • 08:55 Sunday & Public Holidays m3x 06:40 Monday to Friday | 24 hour service | Monday to Saturday • 07:38 to Yate • 08:18 to Kingswood | 06:43 Monday to Friday |
| Last bus | m3 (The Centre, Stop C2) • 21:05 Monday to Saturday • 18:40 Sunday & Public Holidays m3x (The Centre, Stop C2) 18:30 Monday to Friday | 24 hour service | Monday to Saturday • 17:55 from Yate, Shopping Centre (Stop B) • 18:55 from Kingswood, Courtney Road School | 17:45 Monday to Friday |
| Fares | See fares for this service | See fares for this service | See fares for this service | See fares for this service |
| Route & Timetable | • m3 route and timetable • m3x route and timetable | 49 route and timetable | 86 route and timetable | 462 route and timetable |
| Lost property | 0117 929 1613 Monday to Friday 11:00 to 16:00 | 0117 929 1613 Monday to Friday 11:00 to 16:00 | 01179 695286 | 01179 695286 |
| Service feedback and additional info | Contact the operator on 0345 602 0121 or via their website. | Contact the operator on 0345 602 0121 or via their website. | Contact the operator on 01452 418630 or email west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com | Contact the operator on 01452 418630 or email west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com |
Site and parking information
| 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 |
| Postcode | BS16 7GG |
| Overnight parking | No |
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If you need help choosing the best Park & Ride location for your journey, input your start and end locations into our Journey Planner and select “Driving”. Set a date and time for arrival/departure to get the most accurate results.
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All sites (except Lyde Green Park & Ride) 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).
