Newbridge Park & Ride Parking, Bath

About Newbridge Park & Ride

As a park and ride in Bath, Newbridge Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. There are around 206 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.

When to Visit

Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. With 206 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Newbridge Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 206 spaces, that is roughly 154 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 52 free. Quietest times: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Bath

There are 29 car parks across Bath, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Newbridge Park & Ride is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy.