Portway Park & Ride
Services every 20 minutes to Bristol city centre.
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.
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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Service Information
The service operates seven days a week with low-floor double-decker buses with two doors, enabling swift boarding and alighting. The buses also have free WiFi and USB charging.
The Portway Park & Ride 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
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| Operator | First |
| Types of payment accepted | • Cash on bus • Contactless on bus • Operator’s app • Travelcards • 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 | 06:00 Monday to Friday 07:00 Saturday 09:00 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Last bus from The Centre, St Augustine’s Parade (Stop C7) | 19:27 Monday to Saturday 18:30 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Fares information | See fares for the Portway Park & Ride service |
| Route & Timetable | Portway Park & Ride route and timetable |
| Lost property | 0345 646 0707 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm |
| Service feedback and additional info | Contact the operator on 0345 646 0707 or via their website. |
Fares
The fares below apply only to Brislington and Portway Park & Ride services. Parking at the sites is free, you only pay the bus fare.
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| Ticket name | Adult | Young People (16-21) / Student | Children (5-15)* | Group |
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| Anytime Return (2-Trip) Off Peak Return Return travel on the Brislington and Portway Park & Ride services at anytime. This is the First Bus’ Bristol Zone 2-Trip ticket. Available from the driver (cash or contactless) and from the First Bus App. |
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| FirstDay FirstDay Unlimited travel on Park & Ride and all First Buses in Bristol Zone for one day, until 4:29am the next morning. Available to buy from the bus driver (cash or contactless), First Bus App, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards, Payzone, PayPoint. |
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Valid for up to five people of any age from 9.30am Monday to Friday or all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Please remember that two children ages 5-15 travel free with each fare paying adult. Additional children will be charged at the stated fare. Unlimited children under 5 can travel for free with a fare paying passenger or concessionary pass holder. |
| Day Ticket Packs Packs of Day tickets These can only be used on the Brislington and Portway Park & Ride services. Available to buy from the First Bus App and Travelwest Travelcards. |
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| FirstWeek FirstWeek Unlimited travel on Park & Ride and all First Buses in Bristol Zone for 7 consecutive days. Available to buy from the bus driver (cash or contactless), First Bus App, First Bus website, iPoints, Travel Shops, Travelwest Travelcard, Payzone and PayPoint. |
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| FirstMonth FirstMonth Unlimited travel on the Park & Ride and all First Buses in the Bristol Zone for one calendar month. Available to buy from the First Bus App, First Bus website, iPoints, Travel Shops, Travelwest Travelcard, Payzone and PayPoint. You could save on your monthly ticket by subscribing to First Unlimited. Find out more about the Unlimited ticket. |
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| Park & Ride Year Park & Ride Year Unlimited travel on the Brislington and Portway Park & Ride services only for a whole year. Available to buy from the First Bus App. |
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| FirstYear FirstYear Unlimited travel on the Park & Ride and unlimited travel on all First Buses in Bristol Zone for a whole year. Available to buy from the First Bus App, First Bus website and Travel Shops. |
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*Two children aged 5-15 travel free with each fare paying adult, this fare applies to any additional children. Normal Bristol Zone child fares apply to the Portway Park & Ride service for all stops outside of the Portway Car Park.
All Park & Ride locations accept concessionary travelcards passes after 9am from Monday to Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays (where operating).
First Bus’ 3-Stop Hop ticket is not valid on the Brislington and Portway Park & Ride services.
Site and parking info
| Portway | |
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| Side of Bristol | North West |
| Height Restriction | 2.1m |
| Opens | • 05:15 Monday to Saturday • 08:30 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Closes | • 22:15 Monday to Saturday • 19:20 Sunday and Public Holidays |
| Parking cost | Free* |
| Parking Spaces | 500 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Points | 4 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 922 2910 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 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).
