Tucked just outside town to the north, our Park & Ride is your shortcut to effortless, breezy journeys into the heart of Weymouth. Whether you’re off to work, heading to college, out shopping, or meeting friends for lunch, we’ve got your journey covered. With fast, frequent buses throughout the day, you can leave the parking stress behind and be in town in around 10 minutes. No hassle, no fuss - just a smooth, easy ride straight into Weymouth.

Service name: 2

Weymouth (Mount Pleasant) Park & Ride

Fast, frequent travel into Weymouth. Park for free and continue your journey by bus.

Key Facts
Route
Mount Pleasant P&R - Weymouth town centre
Journey time
10 minutes
Next bus
Every 12 minutes (peak times)
Parking spaces
Approx. 1,000 (12 disabled, 20 motorcycle)

Getting here

Address:

Weymouth Park & Ride, DT3 5HJ

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Located just off the A354, north of Weymouth

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Service information

  • Route: 2
  • Destination: Weymouth town centre
  • Frequency: Every 12 minutes (peak times, daily)
  • Operating hours: This service operates between 05:43 - 23:40 (Mon to Fri) towards Weymouth Town Centre. The last service departing Weymouth Town Centre towards Weymouth Park & Ride site is at 23:31 (Mon to Fri). View our timetable for more details.
  • Car park opening hours: 05:30 – 23:45 daily
Bus arriving at Park and Ride

Prices

Parking is FREE

Pay only for your bus travel.

£6.50 Group Day Ticket

Valid for up to 5 people travelling together all day between Mount Pleasant Park & Ride and Weymouth Town Centre.

You can pay contactless on board or use the First Bus App.

How Park & Ride works

1

Drive

Head to Mount Pleasant Park & Ride and follow signs to parking.

2

Park

Park your vehicle free of charge in one of the available spaces.

3

Buy a ticket

Purchase your ticket on the First Bus App or from the driver.

4

Ride

Enjoy a quick, direct journey into Weymouth.

Useful tools

Maps

Explore Weymouth Park & Ride routes and connections.

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Journey Planner
Download the First Bus App

Plan, pay and track your journey easily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Parking

​​​​​Overnight parking is permitted at this Park and Ride site. Maximum stay 72 hours No return within 24 hours.

Motorhomes are not permitted 10pm to 8am.

Maximum stay 72 hours. No return within 24 hours.

Motorhomes are not permitted 10pm - 8am

This site offers safety and security with good lighting and clear lines of sight across the car park. However, whilst all of these provisions are in place, in line with most car parks, parking of any vehicle is entirely at the owner’s risk.

If you miss the last bus, you will need to make your own arrangements to get back to the site to access your vehicle.

You are not permitted to park at this site unless you use the Park & Ride bus service or cycle into the city centre. Please note that you can walk to the Park & Ride sites and then pay to use the bus into Weymouth.

Using the service

Find a parking space and park your car free of charge. Then, simply board the next bus into town and buy your ticket if you haven't already done so on the First Bus App. You'll find information above!

The site is signposted on most major routes. For Sat-Nav users, the postcode for our site is: Weymouth Park & Ride, DT3 5HJ

No, there’s no need to book. Simply follow the four easy steps: drive to the site, park for free, buy your ticket on the bus, and ride into Lyme Regis.

No, no registration is required. Simply park up for free, board the P&R service, purchase a ticket on the First Bus App or from your driver and enjoy your day! 

Yes, we offer a FirstDay Park & Ride Group ticket (£6.50) - Valid for up to five people travelling together for unlimited travel between the Park & Ride site and Weymouth Town Centre.

No, you cannot use a Park & Ride ticket for journeys starting at other stops along the service 2 route. The FirstDay Park & Ride Group ticket (£6.50) is only valid between the Park & Ride site and Weymouth Town Centre.

If catching the bus from a stop outside of the Park & Ride site, regular tickets will need to be purchased via the First Bus App or from your driver.

Stops & destinations

Don’t worry — all our Park & Ride buses are equipped with audio and visual next stop announcements to guide you along the way. The driver will be happy to help if needed, and you can also use the First Bus app to track where you are along the route.

Yes, the service 2 stakes your right into the heart of Weymouth Town Centre.

Tickets & payment

Find a parking space and park your car free of charge. Then, simply board the next bus into town and pay the driver with cash or contactless debit/credit card if you haven't already got your ticket on the First Bus App. Full details of all our tickets for Park & Ride can be found in the table above.

No, there are currently no discounts available for regular users.

No, concessionary bus passes are not accepted when boarding at the Park & Ride site. Standard Park & Ride fares apply.

Yes, everyone included in the ticket must travel together on each trip.

Group tickets are valid for up to 5 people travelling together. These tickets can be bought from the First Bus App or your driver.

Vehicle & site restrictions

Yes, the following vehicles are accepted:

  • Car
  • Motorhome
  • Motorbikes
  • Coach
  • Cars towing trailers
  • HGV / lorry

Motorhomes are not permitted from 10pm to 8am

Accessibility

All our buses are fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies with step-free entrances that can be lowered to kerb height and have fold out ramps - just ask the driver if you need to use it.

Inside the bus there are designated spaces for both wheelchairs and buggies, as well as priority seating for mobility-impaired passengers.

Facilities

There are no facilities at the Park & Ride site.

Pets

Dogs are permitted on Park & Ride buses provided they are quiet, well-behaved and are kept off the seats.

Please do not leave your animals in your parked vehicle.

Support

Contact our Lost Property Team here, who will check to see if it has been handed in. If we have your property, you will be contacted by a member of our team to arrange the collection of your lost possessions. Any lost property found on our vehicles, provided the item is not perishable, will be kept for one month.

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