Park and ride - Shrewsbury

Whether you're commuting to work, shopping, heading to an appointment, meeting friends, or enjoying a family day out, park and ride is the easiest, most convenient way to reach the town centre.

With three free car parks located on the outskirts of town, you can leave your car behind and hop on a direct express bus into central Shrewsbury. All buses are fully accessible, with low floors, ramps and space for buggies and wheelchairs.

Visiting Shrewsbury?

Park and ride is also ideal for tourists and day-trippers. If you're exploring Shrewsbury and its cobbled streets, historic architecture, independent shops and riverside walks, our service offers a relaxed and convenient way to start your visit — without the stress of town centre parking.

Operating days and times

From Saturday 28 June 2025, Shrewsbury park and ride buses will run every 12 minutes at peak times, making it even easier and more convenient to travel into town.

  • Monday to Friday: buses run every 12 minutes from 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday: buses run every 12 minutes from 10am to 4pm
  • Outside of these times, buses operate up to every 20 minutes as before
  • First bus: 7:20am (8am on Saturdays)
  • Last bus back from the town centre: 6:30pm
  • No service on Sundays or bank holidays
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Fares

  • Standard (return fare) - £2 per person
  • Concessionary pass holder (return fare) - £1 per person (after 9:30am)
  • Accompanied children under 16 years – FREE (children under the age of 16 aren't allowed to travel unaccompanied on any of the park and ride services)
  • Walkers (single fare)* - £2 per person, each way
  • Lost ticket fee - £2 per person
  • Four-week saver** - £32 per person (entitles the passenger to unlimited journeys on any of the Shrewsbury park and ride services within a consecutive 28-day period)
  • Contactless payment is available on all park and ride buses

* Please be advised that park and ride is designed for customers parking a car and accessing the town centre. For those customers who have walked to the site, please be aware that local bus services operate very close to the sites, and to avoid competition we must charge a 'walkers fare'.

**Please note that all four-week saver passes are only valid when parking a vehicle at the designated park and ride sites.

Car park information
  • Free parking is available at all Shrewsbury park and ride sites. You only pay per person for bus travel, with tickets purchased directly on board
  • CCTV coverage is available at each site, although it's limited. Please note that vehicles are parked at your own risk. Shropshire Council and its subsidiaries can't accept responsibility for any damage or loss
  • Closing times: Oxon and Meole Brace car parks are locked shortly after the final bus arrives from the town centre (approximately 6:40pm).
  • All park and ride car parks are closed on Sundays and bank/public holidays
  • No overnight parking: vehicles left in the car park after the last bus leaves may be locked in. If this happens, call 0345 678 9006 to request release. A £60 cash-only call-out fee applies
  • Cycle parking is available at Meole Brace and Oxon sites
  • Motorhomes are welcome, but height barriers will restrict access initially. Please speak to an Arriva staff member for assistance. Staff are usually based in the driver rest room near the main shelters. If a member of staff isn't present at the rest room, you'll need to await their return
  • Service-only parking: these car parks are reserved for park and ride users. Parking without using the service requires prior permission

For additional information please contact the Public Transport Team at buses@shropshire.gov.uk

Meole Brace

This site is located just south of Meole Brace Retail Park. From Dobbie’s Roundabout, head north on Hereford Road towards Shrewsbury town centre. The entrance is at the first set of traffic lights, turning right on to the Bellway Housing Estate ‘Darwin’s Edge’. Once you've turned right at the traffic lights, follow the road to the right where you'll find the entrance to the Meole Brace site. The nearest postcode to the Meole Brace site is SY3 9PW (Bellway development – Darwin’s Edge, Shrewsbury).

Please note that previously the entrance to Meole Brace park and ride was from Meole Brace Retail Park, near Pets at Home. This road is no longer available due to housing developments in the area. 

Oxon

This site is located behind the Bicton Heath Co-operative and Greggs. From the Shrewsbury bypass, turn on to the Welshpool Road following the signs for Oxon park and ride, turn left at the junction directly after the traffic lights outside the Co-op and continue towards the signed park and ride car park. The nearest postcode to the Oxon site is SY3 5AD (Bicton Heath Retail Park, Shrewsbury).

Oxon - Royal Shrewsbury hospital shuttle

Avoid the stress of hospital parking by using the dedicated shuttle service from Oxon park and ride to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital - a fast, convenient and affordable alternative for staff, patients, and visitors.

Why use the shuttle?

  • Quick and direct: buses run every 15/20 minutes throughout the day, Monday to Friday
  • Early start, late finish: the first bus leaves Oxon at 6:20am, with the last returning from the hospital at 9:25pm - perfect for early shifts, appointments or visiting hours
  • Free for NHS staff and contractors with a valid ID badge
  • Just £1 return for patients and visitors (children under 16 travel free when accompanied)

This service is a great way to avoid the often busy hospital car park, and helps free up on-site spaces for those who need them most. The shuttle drops off and picks up at the Treatment Centre, the hospital’s new main entrance.

For more information and the latest timetable, visit the SaTH website.

Harlescott

This site is located next to the Tesco Extra store at Battlefield. Travelling from the Battlefield roundabout, take the exit towards Shrewsbury town centre. Continue along the A5112 until you reach a crossroads. Turn right at the crossroads and continue towards the mini roundabout. Take the second exit towards the signed park and ride site. The nearest postcode to the Harlescott site is SY1 4HA (Tesco Extra, Shrewsbury).

Route description

The service stops at the following locations in Shrewsbury town centre:

Please note that on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm, due to pedestrianisation in the town centre, park and ride services are unable to serve stops along High Street, Shoplatch, and Barker Street. During this time, please use nearby stops such as Castle Street or Dogpole.

Take a look at the park and ride route map for more information.

Routes may be disrupted at times due to road closures or events - information will be supplied at bus shelters and/or via social media platforms if relevant.

Dogs (and other animals)

Passenger assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs, will always be carried free of charge.

Other animals that aren't considered a danger or nuisance to other passengers will be carried free at the driver’s discretion. The passenger taking the animal on the bus will be responsible for any damage, loss or injury arising from its presence. The animal must not travel on the seats.