Meole park and ride

Here you can find detailed information about the Meole Brace park and ride service including car park information, timetables, fares, route maps and bus stop locations within the town centre.

Car park location and route

The Meole Brace Park and Ride 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 (Beagle Road, Bellway development – Darwin’s Edge, Shrewsbury).

The Meole Brace Park and Ride service stops at the following locations in Shrewsbury town centre. Click on each link to be taken to a Google Maps location for each stop:

Please note: on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm, due to pedestrianisation in the town centre, the service is 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 Meole Brace Park and Ride route map to view the full route for this service.

Operating days and times

The service runs up to every 20 minutes at peak times, making it easy and more convenient to travel into the town centre.

  • Monday to Saturday: buses run every 20 minutes from 7:20am to 6:20pm
  • First bus from Meole Brace car park: 7:20am
  • Last bus back from the town centre: 6:30pm
  • No service on Sundays or most bank holidays (except Good Friday)

There's no evening service for Meole Brace park and ride. To find out about evening park and ride services in Shrewsbury please see the Oxon and Harlescott pages.

Timings For Meole Brace

Fares

  • Standard (return fare) - £2 per person
  • Concessionary pass holder (return fare) - £1 per person (after 9:30am)
  • Children under the age of 16 travel free (with a fare paying adult)
  • Lost ticket fee - £2 per person
  • Five-day saver - £7.50 (only available via the myTrip app)
  • Contactless payment is available on all park and ride buses

General car park information

  • Free parking is available at this site. You only pay per person for bus travel, with tickets purchased directly on board or via the Hotspur app
  • CCTV coverage is available, although 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: Meole Brace car park is locked shortly after the final bus arrives from the town centre (approximately 6:40pm).
  • The Meole Brace Park and Ride car park is closed on Sundays and bank/public holidays (except Good Friday)
  • 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 the Meole Brace site
  • Motorhomes are welcome, but height barriers will restrict access initially. Please speak to a Hotspur 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 from Shropshire Council.

For additional information please email buses@shropshire.gov.uk

Are the buses accessible to pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters?

All Shrewsbury park and ride buses are designed with accessibility in mind with:

  • Low-floor access
  • Ramps for wheelchair users
  • Space for buggies, wheelchairs and mobility aides
  • Shrewsbury park and ride is operated by Hotspur (D&G) which permits certain types of mobility scooters on board, with a permit. To find out which scooters are permitted, and to apply for a permit, visit the D&G website

Waiting for your bus

After parking your vehicle, passengers are reminded to wait at the designated shelter prior to the bus's scheduled arrival time. Passengers shouldn't wait in their own vehicles until the bus arrives. If passengers aren't at the shelter when the bus approaches, the bus will depart as timetabled.

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.

Who do I contact about lost property?

If you've left something on a park and ride bus, you'll need to call the operator Hotspur directly on 01782 332337, or via email at info@hotspurbus.co.uk. The Hotspur customer enquiries team is available from 7am until 6pm Monday to Saturday.

Can I bring animals on the bus?

Passenger assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs, will always be carried free of charge. Birds in cages, dogs, cats and other small animals carried in a passenger’s lap will be allowed to travel at no charge, at the absolute discretion of the driver on safety grounds. Animals aren't permitted on the seats.

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