Christmas services
York Park & Ride
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Planning a festive trip to York? Whether you're visiting the magical markets, dashing through your shopping list, meeting friends for festive drinks, or catching a theatre show, let us make getting there easier with our Christmas services. Check out the information below to plan ahead for festive fun.
Travel from any Park & Ride site to the city centre and back again for just £3.90.
Up to three kids aged 16 or under, can travel for free when accompanied by an adult boarding at any Park & Ride site.
Extra Park & Ride buses
From Sunday 9th November to Sunday 21st December, extra buses have been added to our York Park & Ride service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to keep you moving smoothly during Christmas. We're increasing daytime frequencies on some of our in-demand routes, making it easier than ever to travel into York for all the season’s magic.
| SERVICE | PARK AT | DETAIL |
| 2/2A | Rawcliffe Bar | More frequent service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from every 12 minutes to every 8-10 minutes |
| 3 | Askham Bar |
More frequent service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from every 15 minutes to every 10-12 minutes |
| 7 | Designer Outlet |
More frequent service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from every 17 minutes to every 10 minutes |
| 8 | Grimston Bar |
More frequent service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from every 11 minutes to every 8-10 minutes |
| 9 | Monks Cross |
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays maintain the current frequency, every 12-19 minutes |
| 59 | Poppleton Bar | More frequent service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from every 14-30 minutes to every 14-25 minutes |
To view the York Park & Ride timetables, click here. After Sunday 21st December, services will revert to their regular timetable.
Festive fun in York
York is packed with things to see and do this Christmas, so let us handle the driving. Whether you're heading to Christmas Markets or taking a trip to a Pantomime hop on one of our buses.
Plan your journey right here or download the First Bus App.
YOUR EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS TREAT from VISIT YORK and YORK PARK & RIDE
Embrace the magic of York (and spend less) this festive season with the Visit York Pass!
As a special Christmas treat for using York Park & Ride, you can claim 10% off The Visit York Pass, the city’s official sightseeing pass. Unlock exclusive savings in over 35 attractions, as well as spending less in eateries and shops across the city.
To get 10% off your Visit York Pass, simply redeem your valid Park & Ride bus ticket at the Visit York Visitor Information Centre (21 Parliament Street, York, YO1 8SG).
Your Park & Ride ticket must have been purchased and redeemed between 28 November 2025 and 31 January 2026. Full terms and conditions found at yorkpass.com.
Your Yuletide adventure awaits!