If you are planning a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, then Stratford Park and Ride car park is the ideal place to park, offering a 7-day a week bus service and parking from Monday to Sunday.
Bus Service
Stratford Park and Ride is located off Bishopton Lane near to the roundabout with the A46 (T) and the A3400 Birmingham Road. It is well signed on the approach roads from the north and west to help you find the site. For satnavs, please use the postcode CV37 0RJ. Passengers are dropped off outside of Natwest on Wood Street in the town centre, and picked up on the opposite side of the road outside the charity shop Cancer Research UK.
Bus timings
| Day | Service timing |
| Monday to Saturday | from 7.30am to 6.28pm |
| Sunday | from 10.00am to 6.28pm |
Buses run every 15 minutes for most of the day* and the journey takes approximately 10-12 minutes. Check the Stratford Park & Ride Timetable and use the Stratford Park & Ride Live Bus Tracker to plan your journey, view departure times, and track buses in real time.
Bus fares
| Ticket | Fare |
| Adult single/return | £2.50 |
| Child single/return |
£1.50 |
| Group return | £4.00 (up to 5 people) |
| Concessions |
Stratford Park and Ride bus service is included in the local Warwickshire concessionary travel scheme. This means Warwickshire concessionary bus passholders can travel free of charge after 9am on weekdays, and anytime at weekends. Non-Warwickshire concessionary bus passholders can travel free of charge after 9.30am on weekdays, and anytime at weekends. |
More information about Stratford Park and Ride car park and bus service, including facilities, bus fares and season tickets is available on the Warwickshire County Council website.
Car Park
The car park has more than 700 parking spaces available, including several electric vehicle charging points. It also has a passenger terminal with seating, toilets available Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 12.30pm and generous roof cover to protect visitors from the elements.
Stratford Park and Ride has a Pay and Display car park. You can buy your ticket from one of the ticket machines using cash, card, or the RingGo app.
Parking Charges
| Parking Type | Charge |
| Daily (midnight to 11.59pm) | £3 before 8.59am £1 from 9.00am |
| Overnight (midnight to 11.59pm the following day) | £6 before 8.59am £4 from 9.00am |
Car park tickets cover use of the Stratford Park and Ride car park only and do not cover use of the Park and Ride bus service or nearby rail services.
Toilets
There is a fully accessible toilet in the passenger terminal building, which is open Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 12.30pm. The toilets are not available outside of these hours or on Sundays.
Disabled Badge Holders
Vehicles displaying a valid Disabled Person's Badge can park for free, but bus or rail fares still apply.
Car Park Restrictions
There is a height restriction at the car park of 2.1m / 6ft 10ins, and no motorhomes, caravans or camper vans are permitted at the Stratford Park and Ride car park at any time.
Park and Stride
The Stratford Park and Ride car park is also a great starting point for those who would like to use the Stratford Park & Stride route into the town centre on foot or by bike via the canal towpath.
(The current park and stride route along the canal towpath is closed due to a landslip, please use alternative route along Timothy's Bridge Road)
