Odd Down Park & Ride, by First Bus.

Conveniently located to the South of the historic city of Bath, Odd Down Park & Ride is perfectly positioned for easy, stress-free travel into Bath for whatever you're planning to do in the city.

Service Name: 41 & 4

Fast, convenient travel into Bath on one of our modern, comfy, buses. Park for free, and continue your journey by bus. Parking is free if you use the bus and return to collect your car on the same day. If you do not catch the bus, or leave your car overnight, charges apply.

Key Facts
Route                         

Service 41: Odd Down P&R - City Centre (Southgate)

Service 4: Odd Down P&R - City Centre (Southgate)

Journey time

As little as 15 minutes to the City Centre.

Next bus

Up to every 15 mins 

Parking spaces:
1230 spaces for customers inc. 4 EV charging points

Getting here

Address:

Odd Down Park & Ride, Bath, BA2 8PA

What3Words:

///this.focus.hunt

Conveniently located to the south of Bath City Centre.

Get Directions

Service information

  • Route: Odd Down Park & Ride operates 7 days a week inc. Bank Holidays
  • Destination: Bath City Centre, Southgate
  • Frequency: Up to every 15 minutes 
  • Operating Hours: The car park is open 24/7

Service 4 from Odd Down P&R operates as a regular bus service and getting on or off the bus is allowed at any stop along the route. First day and season tickets can be used on Bath Park & Ride. Day & week multi-operator Rider tickets are also accepted.

Service 41 from Odd Down P&R is only for passengers starting or ending their journey at the Park & Ride site.

  • Towards the city centre: Passengers may get off at Bear Flat, Hayesfield Park, St Mary’s Buildings or Southgate, but may not board at Bear Flat, Hayesfield Park or St Mary’s Buildings.
  • Towards the Park & Ride site: Passengers may board at Southgate, St Mary’s Buildings, Hayesfield Park or Bear Flat, but may not get off at those stops or at any other stop before reaching the Park & Ride site.
Family boarding a First Bus and paying with the driver

Prices

Find the right ticket for you! Whether you're travelling alone, or in a group, we have a ticket for everyone. All of our busses accept contactless payment for added ease.

Using the Park & Ride has never been easier. Just park for free and buy your tickets on the First Bus app - select your area as Bath and then search Bath Park & Ride.

Apple store travel app link Android store travel app link

You can grab your Park & Ride tickets in advance on the FREE First Bus App, easy peasy!

Tap On, Tap Off

Tap On, Tap Off - the easiest way to pay using contactless, just tap on when you get on the bus and tap off again when you leave. Tap On, Tap Off covers the full range of Adult ticket prices shown below, including automatically capping at the Bath Zone or West of England Zone prices if you use other buses too. For full information, please see our Tap On, Tap Off page.

You can still pay the driver, using contactless or cash, to buy specific tickets.

Prices valid from 28 July 2024  
Adult Return

£3.70 

Group Return (for 2 adults, Monday to Friday after 9.30am). £5.50
Bath Zone Group Day (Unlimited travel for any 5 people on Park & Ride and First buses in the Bath Zone). £13.00
10 Single journeys (for use at anytime) available on Travelwest smartcard or via mTickets on the First Bus App. £14.80
  • Your free Travelwest smartcard can be ordered here.  
  • First Day and Week tickets can be purchased on board and used on Bath Park & Ride.
  • English National Concessionary Pass holders travel free (except before 9am Monday to Friday)
  • Up to 5 children under 16 can travel free of charge with each adult passenger on Park & Ride services only.
  • On service 31, normal First Bath Zone tickets and prices apply for journeys which do not start or finish at Lansdown P+R (children under 16 do not travel free from these stops).

How Park & Ride works

1

Drive

Travel to our easy to reach Park & Ride and follow signs to the car park.

2

Park

Parking is free in any marked bay — all you need to do is pay for your bus journey.

3

Catch the Bus

Board one of our modern & comfy buses. Relax, sit back, and leave the traffic to us - it’s all part of the ride!

4

Enjoy your day!

Whatever you have planned, enjoy your day knowing you've avoided the stress and cost of city centre parking!

Want to visit one of our other Park & Ride Sites?

Useful tools


app
Maps

Find out more about our Odd Down Park & Ride route.

More

Journey Planner
 
app
Download the First Bus App

Travelling by bus on Odd Down Park & Ride couldn't be easier!

Download here


Frequently Asked Questions

Parking

How to use the Service

Stops & Destinations

Payment & Tickets

Vehicle & Site Restrictions

Accessibility

Facilities

Pets

Support

Looking for some trip inspiration?

Chelmsford Central Park

Roman Baths

[INSERT TEXT HERE]

2 people waiting for the bus and holding their arm out

Prior Park

[INSERT TEXT HERE]

Norwich Cathedral

Royal Crescent

[INSERT TEXT HERE]