Portway Park & Ride – Service 9 and Severn Beach rail line
The site is home to bus services to Bristol City Centre and rail links to Severn Beach, Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare.
Improvement works at Portway Park and Ride
Works will be happening from February 2025 to improve the Park and Ride for future use.
For regular updates and more information visit our dedicated page.
AG match services
Starting from the 8 April 2025, all match buses will use the NORTHBOUND temporary stop for boarding and alighting, on the Portway, you can still use the Park and Ride site to park your vehicles for more information visit our dedicated page about the works for up to date 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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West of England Park & Ride guide
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Bus Service Information
The Park and Ride service 9 operates seven days a week with low-floor double-decker buses with two doors, enabling swift boarding and alighting.
The service offers fully wheelchair accessible services to Bristol city centre, Cabot Circus and Temple Meads. The service also stops along the route at Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Stoke Bishop & Hotwells
Service 9 runs a 12 minute frequency during peak times Monday to Friday, with a 15 minute frequency throughout the day. It also runs up to every 15 mins on Saturdays and Sundays.
| Portway Park & Ride Service 9 | |
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| Operator | Stagecoach West |
| 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 of the week |
| First bus from Portway Park & Ride | 06:15 Monday to Saturday 09:30 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Last bus from The Centre, St Augustine’s Parade (Stop C7) | 21:04 Monday to Saturday 18:01 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Fares information | See fares for service 9 |
| Route & Timetable | Service 9 route and timetable |
| Lost property | 0345 241 8000 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or via their website |
| Service feedback and additional info | Contact the operator on 0345 241 8000 or via their website. |
Rail Service information
| Train information | |
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| Operator | Great Western Railway |
| Types of payment accepted | • Ticket Machine on platform: Card only. • Purchase on train with cash or card • Via phone app (GWR) • Ticket offices |
| Operating days | Every day of the week |
| First train from Portway Park & Ride | Please check timetable for exceptions as some journeys start / end at different stations. Monday to Friday • 05:34 to Severn Beach • 06:06 to Weston-super-Mare Saturday • 05:36 to Severn Beach • 06:14 to Weston-super-Mare Sunday • 09:18 to Severn Beach • 09:48 to Weston-super-Mare |
| Last train to Portway Park & Ride | Please check timetable for exceptions as some journeys start / end at different stations. Monday to Friday • 19:10 from Weston-super-Mare • 22:24 from Bristol Temple Meads • 23:08 from Severn Beach Saturday • 19:10 from Weston-super-Mare • 22:16 from Bristol Temple Meads • 22:31 from Severn Beach Sunday • 18:10 from Weston-super-Mare • 19:46 from Bristol Temple Meads • 19:35 from Severn Beach |
| Fares information | Ticket prices vary for journeys and can be found on the GWR website or National Rail |
| Route & Timetable | Timetable B9 (downloadable PDF) via GWR website |
| Lost property | Help Desk at Bristol Temple Meads is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturdays 9:30am to 4:30pm or via their website |
| Service feedback and additional info | Call 03457 000 125 (06:00-23:00) or via their website. |
Bus Fares
The fares below apply only to Service 9 which serves Brislington and Portway Park & Ride, and service 505 that serves Long Ashton Park & Ride site. Parking at the sites is free, you only pay the bus fare.
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| Ticket name | Adult | Children (5-15)* | Group |
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| Single Single journey travel on the Brislington and Portway service 9 Park & Ride service, and Long Ashton service 505 Park & Ride service, at anytime. |
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| Anytime Return Return travel on the Brislington and Portway service 9 Park & Ride service, and Long Ashton service 505 Park & Ride service, at anytime. |
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| Bristol & South Glos DayRider Unlimited travel on Park & Ride and all Stagecoach Buses in Bristol and South Glos Zone for one day, from 4am until 00:59am the next morning. |
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Valid for up to five people of any age from 4:00am – 00:59am (next morning) Monday to Friday or all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Up to two children under 5 can travel for free with a fare paying passenger or concessionary pass holder. |
| BristolRider day Multi-operator all day bus ticket valid within the Bristol urban area. |
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Group tickets are valid for up to five people of any age at all times and on all days |
- If you’re a regular passenger, savings may be available to you with weekly, monthly and annual tickets
- All Park & Ride locations accept concessionary travelcards passes after 9am from Monday to Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays (where operating)
- PlusBus tickets are accepted on this service
- Freedom Travelpass is accepted and Stagecoach sell a limited range (Zone A and Zone A&C).
- BristolRider and AvonRider are accepted can be bought on bus
- You can pay the driver with cash, contactless card, Apple Pay or Android Pay but Tap On, Tap Off technology is not available
Site and parking info
| Portway | |
|---|---|
| Side of Bristol | North West |
| Height Restriction | 2.1m |
| Opens | • 04:30 Monday to Saturday • 08:30 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Closes | • 00:00 (midnight) Monday to Saturday • 21:30 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Parking cost | Free* |
| Parking Spaces | 792 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Points | 6 Electric Vehicle charging bays |
| Postcode | BS11 9QE |
| Overnight parking | No |
| Toilets | Yes – Check if toilets are open to the public |
| Cycle parking | Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited. |
| Park & Cycle | Not allowed |
| Car parking queries | 0117 903 8070 or email [email protected]. |
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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 8070. 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).
