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The buses are run by two operators:

For Harford and Postwick services click here to visit the Central Connect website

For Airport, Thickthorn and Sprowston services click here to visit the First Bus website 

For all Park & Ride site facility information visit Park & Ride Sites

Sites and CCTV are maintained on on behalf of Norfolk County Council by Konectbus. For more information on their CCTV privacy policy visit the Konectbus website.

Five for a fiver on Norwich Park & Ride

Groups of up to five people can now enjoy all-day travel on Norwich Park & Ride for just £5 making it a simple and affordable way to travel together.

Park for free at one of Norwich’s Park & Ride sites and hop on a bus straight into the city centre, without the hassle or cost of parking.

Direct buses up to every 15 mins…

…to & from UEA and Hospital.

If you need to travel by car to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich Research Park or the University of East Anglia, then you’ll find it easier when you leave your car at the dedicated Costessey Park & Ride site, and hop on the bus to your destination.

Park & Ride sites

Discover the convenient sites and routes of Norwich Park & Ride. Below you will find information about our six Park & Ride sites, their facilities and operating hours. Explore the options and choose the one that best suits your needs.

512 Airport Park & Ride to N&NU Hospital

serving Hellesdon, Larkman Lane and University

Great value prices

Only £3 per adult / £2 5-19’s and concessions.

£4 for two people

£5 for a group ticket (up to 5 people)

Parking for Park & Ride service users is free, just park in one of our designated bays and pay for your bus ticket.

Flexibility

With buses every 10-20 minutes to five handy sites around the city you can travel at a time to suit you.

 

Electric vehicle charging

Airport and Harford Park & Ride sites already have units installed for users of the Park & Ride. Just park up in one of the designated spaces, plug in and scan your payment card, then take your usual journey into the city for work or a fun day out!

Norfolk County Council are rolling out a programme of introducing electric vehicle charging units across our sites. Please look out for future news for more sites as and when they are completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

All of our sites are equipped with CCTV and hold the Park Mark Safer Parking award.

Yes, at our Postwick site, all we ask is that you keep through-routes clear. Overnight parking is not permitted.

The exit barriers will rise on slow approach, if you are dropped off by taxi or a friend you will need to be dropped at the entrance gate. Please note overnight parking is not permitted, so you must collect your car to avoid a fine. Many services are now operating later, please check the timetable.

Sites are now open 7 days a week, typically 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the first and last bus.

We do have open sided cycle shelters at all sites (except Postwick which just has cycle loops). Sites are not manned and cycles are parked at the owners risk.

Norwich Park & Ride offers discounted fares of £2 per pass holder, valid anytime.

Parking is free to Park & Ride users, just park your car and pay for your bus fare on the bus or via the bus operator’s mobile app (if available).

Terms & Conditions

The use of the car parks is controlled by Norfolk County Council Park and Ride Sites (off-street parking places) Order 2014. A copy of this order can be inspected during office hours at County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2SG. 

In Summary 

  • All vehicles must park within marked parking bays. 
  • Customers may not park without using the Park & Ride service or displaying a valid permit. 
  • Vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes, trailers and touring caravans are not permitted to park within the site. 
  • Vehicles parked in the disabled bay must have a valid disabled clock displayed on the dashboard. 
  • Camping/overnight parking is not permitted. 
  • Instruction of pupils undertaking driving lessons is not permitted. 
  • Travel is only permitted with the correct bus ticket. 
  • Norfolk County Council and its agents will not be responsible for injury to any person using this car park not for losses or damage to their vehicle or property however arising. 
  • Vehicles are parked entirely at owners’ own risk. 
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