Ownership of the sites is now shared between us and Oxford City Council, so charging will vary (for a map see the locations page).

Parking charges at Thornhill and Water Eaton

Parking is free for the majority of users at Thornhill and Water Eaton (which we still run).

However, we are considering a new charge - yet to be agreed - for longer-stay parking typically associated with travel to London and the airports.

Parking charges at Redbridge, Seacourt and Peartree

Oxford City Council has introduced a charge for parking at these three Park and Ride sites. You must pay for a ticket on arrival.

Cash using the pay machines on site:

• 1 day £1.50
• 7 days £7.50

If you don't have enough change to use the on-site machines, you can pay using your phone and a credit/debit card, or online on the RingGo website (you can do this in advance):

On your mobile or online with a credit/debit card

Pay online on the RingGo website, or to pay by phone call 01865 989000 from your mobile and register with RingGo. Charges are:

• 1 day £1.70
• 7 days £7.70
• 28 days £30.90 (includes text reminder 24 hours before expiry)

The RingGo location codes are:

• Pear Tree 3919
• Seacourt 3918
• Redbridge 3920

(If you have already registered with RingGo at any other location, you need not register again.

Bus ticket prices

For services 300, 400 and 500 (run by Oxford Bus Company)

These run between the Park and Ride sites and the city centre:

• Single - £1.70
• Return (before 9am Mon-Fri) - £2.70
• Return (all other times and bank holidays) - £2.40
• up to three accompanied children under 16 travel free!

For longer term ticket prices see the Oxford Bus Company website.

For services 23 and X13 (run by Oxford Bus Company)

This runs between Redbridge and the John Radcliffe Hospital:

• Single - £2.10
• Return - £3.40

Please note that accompanied children do not travel free of charge on service X13.

For service X3 (run by Oxford Bus Company)

This runs between Redbridge and Oxford Station:

• Single - £2.10
• Return - £3.40

For service 700 (run by RH Transport Services)

These services operate to the hospitals from Water Eaton:

• Return (700 to John Radcliffe Hospital) - £3.70
• Return (700 to Churchill or Nuffield Hospitals) - £4

For service 600 (run by Oxfordshire County Council Special Transport Services)

These services operate to the hospitals:

• Return (600 to Churchill or Nuffield Hospitals) - £1.50

Where do I buy a ticket?

You can buy your ticket from the bus driver. For services 300, 400 and 500, which are operated by Oxford Bus Company, you can also purchase tickets on their website or at their travel shop located in Debenhams at Magdalen Street, Oxford City Centre.

Can I use my concessionary fare pass on the Park and Ride?

Yes, you can travel on the Park and Ride services using your bus pass. However, the times that you can travel are restricted on weekdays. Valid English national concessionary passes may used between 9am and 11pm on weekdays, and all day on weekends and bank holidays.

Scottish and Welsh concessionary passes are not accepted.