Oxford park&ride
Oxford Park&Ride is the easiest way to reach the city, with fast, frequent services from five sites around Oxford's ring road.
Travel into Oxford for £3
- It's easy - Simply park at one of Oxford's five Park&Ride sites and hop on a frequent bus service to Oxford City Centre and other key destinations.
- Good value - Our £3.00 Combined Parking & Bus ticket includes 16 hours' parking and bus travel for up to five people of any age travelling together.
- Save on parking - Skip the cost and hassle of city centre parking, leaving more time to enjoy Oxford.
- It's convenient - Services stop at key city centre locations including Westgate, the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford Brookes University and more.
Find your nearest Park&Ride
We serve five Park&Ride sites around Oxford's ring road, with frequent services connecting you to Oxford City Centre, the hospitals, Oxford Brookes University and other key destinations.
Travelling from Seacourt? Services now run directly into Oxford City Centre, with connections onwards across the city, including Headington, the hospitals, Wheatley and Thame.
Download the Park&Ride network map (PDF).
Routes and timetables
300 - serving Pear Tree Park&Ride, Redbridge Park&Ride and Oxford City Centre
400 - serving Seacourt Park&Ride, Oxford City Centre, Thornhill Park&Ride, Wheatley and Thame
4 - serving Seacourt Park&Ride, Oxford City Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital and Risinghurst
200 - serving Harcourt Hill, Botley, Seacourt Park&Ride and Oxford City Centre
600 - serving Redbridge Park&Ride, Oxford Science Park, Cowley, the hospitals and Thornhill Park&Ride.
700 - serving Oxford Parkway Park&Ride, Summertown, the hospitals, Cowley and Blackbird Leys
Park&Ride locations
| Site | Directions | Route |
| Thornhill | Thornhill is located off the A40 and M40 to the east of the city. Postcode: OX3 8DP. | The 400 service takes you to Oxford City Centre in around 15 minutes, with through journeys to Seacourt Park&Ride, Wheatley and Thame. |
| Redbridge | Redbridge is located off the A34 to the south of the city. Postcode: OX1 4XG. | The 300 and 600 services take you to Oxford City Centre in around 10 minutes.
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| Pear Tree | Pear Tree can be reached from the A40, A4260, A34 and M40 in the north of the city. Postcode: OX2 8JD. | The 300 service takes you to Oxford City Centre in around 12 minutes. |
| Seacourt | Seacourt is located off the A420 to the west of the city on Botley Road. Postcode: OX2 0HP. | Following the reopening of Botley Road, services from Seacourt Park&Ride now run directly into Oxford City Centre. The 400 takes you to Oxford City Centre in around 10 minutes, with through journeys to Thornhill Park&Ride, Wheatley and Thame. Additionally, the 4 service takes you to Oxford in around 15 minutes, with through journeys to JR Hospital, Headington and Risinghurst |
| Oxford Parkway | Oxford Parkway is located off the Oxford Road, to the south of Kidlington. Postcode: OX2 8HA. | The 700 service takes you to Summertown in around 10 mins, before visiting the hospitals. |
Parking charges
Parking charges apply at these Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council managed sites. To view a list of charges please visit the Oxford City Council website.
How Park&Ride works
- Enjoy a drive to one of Oxford’s five Park&Ride sites, avoiding traffic and parking issues (postcodes are listed above).
- Park your car and get your parking ticket using the ticketing machine or RingGo. Make sure you select the Parking & Bus option for £3.
- Show the bus driver your car parking ticket or active RingGo session.You won't receive a separate ticket. Just show the same proof of purchase on your return journey.
- Board the bus and enjoy your stress-free journey with additional on-board benefits, including free WiFi, USB charging and comfortable seating.
- Your bus will drop you off right in the heart of Oxford, allowing you to enjoy Oxford for longer!