Oxford park&ride
Park&Ride is your EXPRESS service, taking you straight into the heart of Oxford!
From 29th October, park&ride services will be FREE until March 2026 with a valid parking ticket - see here for more information.
- It's easy - Just park at one of five Park&Ride sites on the ring road and our express buses will take you directly to the heart of Oxford.
- It's an amazing deal - Park for £2.50 and Ride for Free! For a single £2.50 parking ticket, up to two adults and three children get FREE return bus travel into Oxford City Centre and key destinations like the John Radcliffe Hospital and Oxford Brookes University.
- Avoid the Hassle & Congestion Charge - Skip the temporary £5 Oxford congestion charge and expensive city centre parking costs. With 16 hours of parking included in your £2.50 fee, you can enjoy everything Oxford has to offer for longer!
- It's convenient - The buses will drop you off and collect you directly outside the Westgate centre (and other key stops). No parking worries!
Plus, you'll benefit from:
- A luxurious and quick ride into Oxford City Centre.
- Free WiFi on every bus.
- USB charging points.
- All buses are low floor and wheelchair accessible.
No matter where you’re coming from, it’s easy to find us.
We serve five Park&Ride car parks located around Oxford’s ring road with a bus service taking you straight to Oxford City Centre.
Bus timetables
- 300 - serving Pear Tree and Redbridge Park&Ride
- 400 - serving Thornhill Park&Ride
- 4A/4B - serving Seacourt Park&Ride
Park&Ride sites
| 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 15 mins. |
| Redbridge | Redbridge is located off the A34 to the south of the city. Postcode: OX1 4XG. | The 300 service takes you to Oxford City Centre in around 10 mins. |
| 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 mins. |
| Seacourt | Seacourt is located off the A420 to the west of the city on Botley Road. Postcode: OX2 0HP. | The 4A and 4B service takes you to Oxford, Osney Island in around 5 mins. (During the closure of Botley Road, buses from Seacourt will terminate at Osney Island.) |
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.
New to Oxford? Here's your step-by-step guide to using the Oxford park&ride:
- Enjoy a drive to one of Oxford’s four 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.
You can then purchase your bus ticket via the Oxford Bus mobile app, Freeflow tap-on tap-off or from the driver (using contactless or cash).
Don’t forget that up to three children travel free with every adult park&ride bus ticket (2 to go tickets allow only up to 3 children to travel for free).
Families can also combine 16 hours of parking with a bus ticket by purchasing a £5 family ticket (2 adults and 3 children) from one of the ticketing machines or via RingGo.From 29th October, park&ride services will be FREE with a valid parking ticket - see here for more information.
- 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!