Why Park and Ride

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.

The Benefits of Using Park and Ride

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

Cyclists

Covered accommodation is provided for cycles.

Easy Access

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.

Site Locations and Information

Groundwell Park & Ride (Swindon North)

The site, which was formerly called The Copse, has 429 spaces, including 16 disabled sparking spaces.

Where the Bus Stops

Town Centre:

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

Occasional stop:

• County Ground (Swindon Town FC match days only)

Costs

• 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

• Five return journey tickets: £10.50
• Weekly TravelPass ticket: £12
• DayRider tickets may also be purchased
• Assistance dogs (blind and deaf): free

Concessionary Fares

Wiltshire and Swindon Passes are valid.

Timetable

Please see the Thamesdown Transport website (www.thamesdown-transport.co.uk/times/times.htm).

Journey Times

To the town centre (Fleming Way): 10 minutes.

Wroughton Park & Ride (Swindon South) Service 11

This site has 670 spaces, including 16 disabled parking spaces.

Where the Bus Stops

Old Town:

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

Costs

• 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

Please see the Thamesdown Transport website (www.thamesdown-transport.co.uk/times/times.htm).

Opening Times

Both Park & Ride car parks are open 6.45am-7.15pm, Monday to Saturday (except bank holidays).

Release Fees

A fee of £60 is charged to release a car between 7.15pm and 6:45am.

Bus Operators

The service is provided by Thamesdown Transport, with certain journeys provided with financial support from Swindon Borough Council.

Further Information/Contact

Please phone Thamesdown Transport on 01793 428428.