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.
First Bus fares structure is changing from 23 January 2022. This change will affect some fares and where to buy tickets for metrobus, park & ride and multi-operator RiderTickets.
Please visit the First Bus new fares page for more information.
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 metrobus service – 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Every day of the week • m3x: Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) | Every day of the week | Monday to Saturday (except Public Holidays) | Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) |
| First bus from Park & Ride site | m3 • 05:45 Monday to Friday • 07:10 Saturday • 09:13 Sunday & Public Holidays m3x Currently one journey: 07:25 Monday to Friday inbound to Bristol | 24 hour service | Monday to Saturday • 07:38 to Yate • 08:18 to Kingswood | 06:20 Monday to Friday ( 5 morning peak journeys) |
| Last bus | m3 (The Centre, Stop C2) • 20:20 Monday to Friday • 20:00 Saturday • 18:55 Sunday & Public Holidays m3x (The Centre, Stop C2) Currently no outbound service To Emersons Green. Please use service m3. | 24 hour service | Monday to Saturday • 17:55 from Yate, Shopping Centre (Stop B) • 19:10 from Kingswood, Kings Chase Centre | 18:07 Monday to Friday from Bristol City Centre (C5) (5 evening peak journeys) |
| Fares | See fares for services m3 and m3x | See fares for service 49 | See fares for service 86 | See fares for service 462 |
| 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 646 0707 or via their website. | Contact the operator on 0345 646 0707 or via their website. | Contact the operator on 01452 418630 or email [email protected] | Contact the operator on 01452 418630 or email [email protected] |
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 |
| Toilets | No |
| Cycle parking | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. |
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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).
