Newbridge Park & Ride – Service 21
Buses to Bath City Centre (Westgate Buildings).
Bus services are changing from 2 April 2023
A number of bus services are changing in the West of England area from 2 April 2023. For information please visit our Bus Services Changes page.
Bath Park & Ride Easter Sunday operations
Please note that no Bath Park & Ride services will be operating on Easter Sunday, 9 April 2023.
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
Park & Ride sites offer an easy, cheap and convenient way to park your car and ride a bus into the centre of Bath. The Newbridge Park & Ride site provides a fully wheelchair accessible daily service into the City Centre on Service 21.
From Newbridge Park & Ride to Westgate Buildings, Bath City Centre. Operates at least every 15 minutes, Monday to Sunday and some Public Holidays. Journey times are about 10 minutes.
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 Chelsea Road, Park Lane or James St West but cannot get ON at those stops (they can also stay on until the final stop at Westgate Buildings). On the way back to the site as well as Westgate Buildings passengers can get ON at Monmouth Place, Park Lane or The Weston, however passengers cannot get OFF at those stops, or any other stops before the Park & Ride site.
| 21 – Newbridge Park & Ride | |
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| Operator | First |
| Types of payment accepted | • 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 | Every day except Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day |
| First bus from Park & Ride | 06:15 Monday to Saturday 09:30 Sunday (and some Public Holidays) |
| Last bus from City Centre (Westgate Buildings) | 20:30 Monday to Saturday 18:00 Sunday (and some Public Holidays) |
| Fares | See fares for service 21 – Newbridge Park & Ride |
| Route & Timetable | Bus service 21 route and timetable |
| Lost property | 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. |
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).
| Ticket name | Adult |
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| Adult return ticket Available to buy from the driver (cash or contactless) and from the First Bus App. |
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| Group return ticket on weekdays from 9:30 (two adults) Group return ticket (two adults) Available to buy from the driver (cash or contactless) and from the First Bus App.Available after 09:30 Monday to Friday |
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| Bath Zone Group day ticket Bath Zone Group day ticket Available to buy from the driver (cash or contactless) and from the First Bus App.Unlimited travel for up to 5 people on all First bus services in the Bath Zone – valid after 9.30am Monday to Friday or all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays |
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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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| 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
- Up to 5 children (under 16) can travel for free with each fare-paying adult
- First day and season tickets can be used on Bath Park & Ride. Day & week multi-operator Rider tickets are also accepted
- Children up to the age of 4 travel free with fare paying adults
Site and parking info
| Newbridge | |
|---|---|
| Side of Bath | West |
| Postcode | BA1 3NB |
| Parking spaces | 698 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Points | 4 Electric Vehicle charging bays |
| Parking cost | Parking is free to anyone catching the bus at the site. 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 must be made online on the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit app. 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 | 6’6” / 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 and Thursday. |
| Toilets | Yes – Check if toilets are open to the public |
| Cycle parking | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. |
| Park & Cycle | Parking charges apply. |
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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.
