Poppleton Bar Park & Ride
To the west, Poppleton Bar Park & Ride is an easy way to travel into the heart of the city. Whether you're heading to work, shopping, visiting York's attractions or meeting friends, you can park for free and continue your journey by bus. With a journey time of around 15 minutes, you can leave the traffic and parking stress behind and enjoy a simple journey into the city centre.
Poppleton Bar Park & Ride
Quick, convenient travel into York. Park for free and continue your journey by bus.
Poppleton Bar - York City Centre
Around 15 minutes
600
YO26 6QF
Getting here
Address:
Poppleton Bar Park & Ride, York, YO26 6QF
Best for:
The National Railway Museum, City Centre shops and York Dungeon.
Parking spaces: 600
Minibuses & motorhomes: There are no spaces at this site for larger vehicles such as motorhomes.
Coach parking is also not available at this site.
Service information
- Route: 59
- Destination: York City Centre
- Journey time: Around 15 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 | 05:20 |
| Saturday | 05:20 |
| Sunday | 07:19 |
Last bus from York City Centre
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 22:30 |
| Saturday | 22:30 |
| Sunday | 22:30 |
Closing time: 23:15 daily
Prices
Parking is FREE
£4 Adult Return
Three children aged 16 and under travel free with a full fare-paying adult when boarding at a Park & Ride site.
You can pay for your journey on board or using the First Bus App.
How Park & Ride works
Drive
Head to Poppleton 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.
Poppleton Bar route map
Useful tools
Journey Planner
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Check our Park & Ride FAQs here
