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Park and Ride Schemes
Four major centres of population in and around Wiltshire operate Park & Ride schemes. They are Salisbury, Swindon, Bath and Bristol. Below are a short summary of the locations and services provided along with the contact information for each site.
Salisbury Park & Ride
Park & Ride provides an easy, affordable and stress-free way of accessing the offices, shops and attractions of Salisbury City Centre.
There are five Park & Ride sites (three current, two planned) for Salisbury. When open, the five sites will serve all the major approaches to the city.
North - Beehive Park & Ride - Service 501
The site situated at the Beehive, north of the city, serves motorists approaching Salisbury between the A345 Amesbury Road and The Portway.
West - Wilton Park & Ride - Service 502
The site serves motorists approaching Salisbury on the A36(W), A30(W) and the A360 from Devizes.
South - Britford Park & Ride - Service 503
The site serves motorists approaching Salisbury on the A338(S) from Ringwood, and the A354 from Blandford.
East/South East - proposed Petersfinger Park and Ride site
This proposed site will provide commuters and visitors coming from south and south-east of Salisbury a fast, frequent and stress-free journey into the city centre. Work is currently underway on a planning application for the site.
East/North East - proposed London Road Park and Ride site
The London Road Park and Ride site will provide commuters and visitors coming from east and north-east of Salisbury a fast, frequent and stress-free journey into the city centre. The site is due to open in the Spring of 2006.
For further information please contact:
The Joint Transportation Team
Endless Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 1DP
Tel: 01722 434325
Email: parkandride@salisbury.gov.uk
Web: http://www.salisbury.gov.uk
Swindon Park & Ride
Park & Ride car parks can be found to the South of Swindon at Wroughton (on the A4361) and at the "Copse" on the Cricklade Road to the north of the Town.
Wroughton Service - Service 901
The "Copse" - Service 901
These schemes are organised by Swindon Borough Council and further information can be found on their website or by writing to Swindon Borough Council (leaflets are available in large print, audio tape, computer disc or Braille).
For further information please contact:
Swindon Borough Council
Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 2NJ
Tel: 01793 463725
Email: customerservices@swindon.gov.uk
Web: http://www.swindon.gov.uk
Bath Park & Ride
These are operated by First Bus for Bath & North East Somerset Council from three locations around the City:
Newbridge on (A4) Service 21
Lansdown on (A46) Service 31
Odd Down on (B3115) - Service 41
Leaflets are available from the Wiltshire Passenger Transport Unit, or from Bath & North East Somerset Council, by visiting http://www.bathnes.gov.uk.
Bath University
There is also a Park & Ride service into the City Centre from Bath University on Saturdays only and during some University vacations.
For further information please contact:
Public Transport
Riverside
Temple Street
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1LA
Tel: 08456 064446 First Bus for date and times / 01225 394041
Email: transportation@bathnes.gov.uk
Web: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
Bath Royal United Hospital, Park & Ride
This is operated by Abus Faresaver on behalf of Bath & North East Somerset Council. The car park is situated at Odd Down, just off the roundabout on the B3115.
For further information please contact:
Public Transport
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Riverside
Temple Street
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1LA
Tel: 01225 394041
Email: transportation@bathnes.gov.uk
Web: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
Bristol Park & Ride
The Council supports three Park & Ride services that operate in and around Bristol. These are:
A4 Bath Road - Service 904
Runs from Brislington (A4 Bath Road) into Bristol City Centre. Season tickets are available. The Park & Ride site is located on the A4 Bath Road at Brislington, to the South East of the City.
Long Ashton - Service 903
The Long Ashton Park & Ride service provides a quick and frequent bus link to Broadmead and the Centre for shopping, work or leisure trips. The Park & Ride site is located on the A370 at Long Ashton, to the South West of the City.
A4 Portway - Service 902
The Park & Ride site is located on the A4 Portway at Shirehampton, to the North West of the City.
All three Park & Ride services are provided with financial support from Bristol City Council.
For further information contact:
Park & Ride Team
Bristol City Council
Brunel House
St Georges Road
Bristol
BS1 5UY
Tel: 0117 922 2910
Email: pride@bristol-city.gov.uk
Web: http://www.bristol-city.gov.uk
