Park and Ride

Why Park and Ride?

Swindon Borough Council and Thamesdown Transport have made changes to the Park & Ride bus service in Swindon, with new timetables and bus fares from Tuesday, 27^th May 2008.

You leave your car (or cycle) free of charge and travel on a frequent, modern and comfortable bus into the heart of Swindon. Some of the route uses bus lanes and there are other bus priority measures to speed the journey. You avoid the stress of traffic congestion and looking for parking places. Huge savings on long stay car parking charges can be made.

Why park at them?

Parking is free (you pay only for the bus fare) and each site has CCTV, waiting rooms and toilets.

What about cyclists?

Covered accommodation is provided for cycles.

How easy is it to get on the bus?

The buses are designed to allow easy access. They have ramps and most can also kneel down at bus stops. There’s room for buggies and shopping trolleys. Most buses can carry two wheelchairs and all can carry at least one.

Where are the sites?

1. Groundwell Park & Ride (Swindon North) formally called The Copse
(413 Spaces plus 16 Disabled Spaces)

Note The Copse Park & Ride has been re-named Groundwell.

Where does the bus stop?

Town Centre

• Swindon Bus Station
  (Manchester Road)
• Fleming Way Bus Stop X
  (opposite Debenhams/ Thistle Hotel)

Also stops

• County Ground
  (Swindon Town FC match days only)

What does it cost?

• Adult Fare £2.70 Return
• Child Return £1.80 Return (5th to 16th birthday)
  Up to 4 children under 5 may travel free when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Special Fares

• 5 return journey tickets £10.50
• Weekly TravelPass ticket £12
• DayRider tickets may also be purchased
• Assistance Dogs (blind & deaf) Free

Concessionary Fares

Wiltshire and Swindon Passes are valid.

Timetable

Mondays to Saturdays (Not Bank Holidays)

Buses from Groundwell Park & Ride

Journey time to Town Centre (Fleming Way) – 10 minutes

Mondays to Fridays

From Groundwell Park & Ride, buses run every 15 minutes from 0700 and 1145, then at 1157 and every 15 minutes until 1827.

From the Town Centre (Regent Circus Fleming Way, Stop X) buses run every 15 minutes between 0712 and 1157 and then at 1215 and every 15 minutes until 1845.

Saturdays

From Groundwell Park & Ride buses run every 15 minutes from and 1145, then at 1157 and every 15 minutes until 1827.

From the Town Centre (Regent Circus Fleming Way, Stop X) buses run every 15 minutes from 0742 and 1157 and then at 1215 and every 15 minutes until 1845.

2. Wroughton Park & Ride (Swindon South) Service 11
(654 Spaces plus 16 Disabled Spaces)

Where does the bus stop?

Old Town

• Old Town
  Prospect, (top of Victoria Road)
• Fleming Way Bus Stop V
  (opposite Debenhams/ Thistle Hotel)

What does it cost?

• Adult Single £1.00
• Child Single 90p (5th to 16th birthday)
• There are no return fares on this service.
• Exact fare please, no change given
• DayRider and TravelPass tickets are available on this service.

Timetable

Mondays to Saturdays (Not Bank Holidays)

Buses from Wroughton Park & Ride Service 11

Mondays to Fridays

From Wroughton Park & Ride the first bus is at 0715, then 0755, 0815, 0830, 0845 then every 15 mins until 1545.

From the Town Centre (Fleming Way Stop V) buses start at 0923 then 0938, 0953 and every 15 mins until 1653 then 1713, 1728, 1743, 1758, 1813,1828 and 1843.

Saturdays

From Wroughton buses start at 0738, then 0808, 0838, 0908, 0938, 0953 then every 15mins to 1715, then 1735, 1750 and 1805.

From the Town Centre (Fleming Way Stop V) buses run from 0738, then 0808, 0838, 0908, 0938, 0983 then every 15 mins until 1723, then 1746, 1816 and 1843.

How long are the car parks open?

Both car parks are open from 06:45 to 19:15 on Mondays to Saturdays (except Bank Holidays).

A fee of £60 is charged to release a car between 19:15 and 06:45

Who runs the bus?

Thamesdown Transport with certain journeys provided with financial support from Swindon Borough Council.

Thamesdown Enquiry number 01793 428428