Bedford Park and Ride 27/02/2024

Park and ride makes a lot of sense. Easy to use, easy on your pocket and easy on the environment.

Just park in the spacious car park in Elstow (in Progress Park) and the easy access buses will whizz you quickly along Ampthill Road into the town centre via the hospital in Britannia Road, Borough Hall and Bedford College in Cauldwell Street and St Paul's Square. 

The terminus point at Bedford Bus Station is a short walk away from Bedford train station. Coupled with our extended operating times, commuters can benefit from greater savings, and allow more time to travel to and from work.

It's currently free to park, just pay on the bus.

Elstow park and ride directions

Elstow park and ride is located in Progress Park, on the A6 - just north of the A6 junction of the A421. 

There is CCTV on site, a waiting room with toilets and a real time information screen keeping you up to date with the arrival of the next bus.

Find us on Sat Nav at MK42 9XF.

Bus departure times from Elstow park and ride

Buses run Monday to Saturday. There is currently no service on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Car Park opening times

The Elstow Park and Ride car park is locked overnight and any vehicle not recovered before the car park closes will not be able to be recovered until the following morning. The car park and waiting room are currently open and unlocked during the following hours:

  • Mondays to Fridays: 06:00 to 23:15
  • Saturdays: 06:30 to 23:15
  • Sundays and Public Holidays: 09:30 to 17:30

There is a 2.1 metre (6'10") height restriction.

Fares

Adult Single £2

Adult Return £4

Up to four adults travel return between the park and ride and Bedford Town Centre with a Multibuy return- just £6.

You can pay with cash or contactless payment. Regular travellers should tap on and tap off to benefit from capped contactless fares. 

Concessionary bus passes

English National Concessionary Bus Passes issued by Bedford Borough Council can be used on the Park and Ride for free travel between 9.30am and 11pm Mondays to Fridays and at any time on Weekends and Public Holidays.

On weekday journeys that start before 9.30am a flat fare of £1 is usually payable with a Bedford Borough Council issued concessionary bus pass. All other English National Concessionary Bus Passes can be used on the park and ride subject to the national scheme rules.