Askham Bar Park & Ride
Tucked just outside York to the south-west, Askham Bar Park & Ride is your easy way into the heart of the city. Whether you're heading to work, shopping, exploring York's attractions or meeting friends, you can park for free and continue your journey by bus. With frequent services taking around 15 minutes, you can leave the traffic and parking stress behind and enjoy a simple journey into the city centre.
Askham Bar Park & Ride
Quick, convenient travel into York. Park for free and continue your journey by bus.
Askham Bar - York City Centre
Around 10 minutes
1,250
YO24 1LW
Getting here
Address:
Askham Bar Park & Ride, York, YO24 1LW
Best for:
York Railway Station, York City Centre, York Dungeon and Clifford's Tower.
Parking spaces: 1,250
Minibuses & motorhomes: 10 spaces are provided for larger vehicles such as motorhomes.
To access this parking area, take the first left turn after entering the site. If your vehicle is taller than 2.1m (6ft 10in), please stop before entering or exiting the parking area and use the push button device to ask the supervisor to open the barrier for you.
Coach parking is not available.
Service information
- Route: 3
- Destination: York City Centre
- Journey time: Around 10 minutes
- Opening time: 15 minutes before the first bus each day
- Closing time: 23:15 daily
First bus to York City Centre
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 05:35 |
| Saturday | 05:34 |
| Sunday | 07:33 |
Last bus from York City Centre
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 22:24 |
| Saturday | 22:24 |
| Sunday | 22:24 |
Fuel your journey with kWh Coffee
Askham Bar is now also home to kWh Coffee.
You can park, ride and refuel all in one place, with speciality coffee served from an upcycled horsebox in partnership with First Bus. Sustainably roasted, fully traceable and crafted in York.
With both your journey and your coffee powered by 100% renewable electricity, we've got everything you need to start your day right.
Prices
Parking is FREE
£4 Adult Return
Three children aged 16 and under travel for free with a full fare-paying adult.
You can pay for your journey on board or using the First Bus App.
How Park & Ride works
Drive
Head to Askham Bar Park & Ride and follow the signs to the parking area.
Park
Park your vehicle free of charge in one of the available spaces.
Buy a ticket
Purchase your ticket using the First Bus App or from the driver.
Ride
Enjoy a quick, direct journey into York City Centre.
Askham Bar route map
Useful tools
Journey Planner
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Check our Park & Ride FAQs here