Bath's park and ride is worth it for most visitors: parking is free, the bus into the centre is about £4.00 return for an adult, and it runs every 15 minutes Monday to Friday. There are three sites, Newbridge, Odd Down and Lansdown, one on each main approach, and using one avoids the cost and hassle of city-centre parking. Here's how each works.
Bath's centre is tight, pay-and-display and busy, so leaving the car on the edge and riding in is usually the smart move, especially for families and groups. This is which site to pick and when it's worth it.
The three sites
| Site | Service | Best if you're coming from | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | Service 21 | The west, the A4 Bristol side | Hundreds of free spaces |
| Odd Down | Service 41 | The south, the A367 side | About 1,230 |
| Lansdown | Service 31 | The north side | Hundreds of free spaces |
Fares and times checked August 2026; confirm live on travelwest.info before you travel.
What it costs
Parking is free when you travel in on the bus. An adult return is about £4.00, and there are cheaper options for regulars and groups:
- Return: about £4.00 an adult.
- 10-single carnet: about £14.80, for repeat trips.
- Group ticket: about £13.00 for up to 5 adults on one ticket, which works out at about £2.60 each.
Singles are seen from about £3.60, but confirm the current single fare on the day; the £4.00 return is the figure to plan around.
How often the bus runs
The bus is frequent: every 15 minutes Monday to Friday until about 8.30pm, then every 30 minutes until the last buses at about 11.30pm. On Sundays it's every 15 minutes until about 6pm. That means you rarely wait long, and the ride into the centre is short.
Which site to choose
Pick the site on the road you're already arriving by, so you don't drive across the city to reach it:
- Newbridge (Service 21) if you're coming from the west, off the A4 Bristol side.
- Odd Down (Service 41) if you're coming from the south, off the A367. It's the largest, with about 1,230 spaces.
- Lansdown (Service 31) if you're coming from the north.
Is it worth it?
For most visitors, yes. Free parking plus about £4 return beats central pay-and-display on both cost and stress, and it's an easy win for families and groups, where the group ticket makes it especially cheap. It's less compelling if you're just nipping in for a single quick errand, where a short central stay might be simpler. Worth noting: Bath's park and ride was rated the second-best in the country for a third year running in the National Highways and Transport network's public satisfaction survey, as reported by Bath and North East Somerset Council, so it's a well-run option. For city-centre options instead, see our parking in Bath guide, and for filling the day once you're in, things to do in Bath.
FAQs
How much is Bath park and ride?
Parking is free, and the bus into the centre is about £4.00 return per adult. A 10-single carnet is about £14.80, and a group ticket covers up to 5 adults for about £13.00 (roughly £2.60 each), which makes it very cheap for families and groups.
Where are Bath's park and ride sites?
Three sites ring the city: Newbridge on the west (A4 Bristol side, Service 21), Odd Down on the south (A367, Service 41) and Lansdown on the north (Service 31). Choose the one on the road you're arriving by.
How often does the Bath park and ride bus run?
Every 15 minutes Monday to Friday until about 8.30pm, then every 30 minutes until the last buses at about 11.30pm. On Sundays it runs every 15 minutes until about 6pm. Confirm live times before a late finish.
Is Bath park and ride free to park?
Yes, parking at all three sites is free as long as you travel in on the bus. You only pay the bus fare, about £4.00 return per adult, or less with a carnet or group ticket.
Is Bath park and ride worth it?
For most visitors, yes: free parking plus about £4 return beats central pay-and-display on cost and hassle, and it's rated among the best in the country. It's less worthwhile for a single quick errand, where a short central stay may be simpler.