Get In The Fast Lane with Park & Ride
Ever find yourself getting frustrated being stuck in traffic getting into the city, wishing you could nip into the bus lane and bypass it all? And when you do make it, there’s a one in, one out situation at the car park before you must find that one empty space that’s probably too tight for your car? Not forgetting the astronomical parking charges you pay for the privilege!
Using the Park and Ride into the city centre from one of our 5 out-of-town sites around Norwich is the most rapid, economical and environmentally friendly means of travel if you can’t leave the car at home! It’s perfect for busy periods such as rush-hour commutes and weekends! The Fast Lane is no longer off-limits!
Using the Park & Ride is convenient and saves you time.
At all 5 of our Park & Ride sites there is ample parking so you don’t have to fight to get a space. Plus, you can avoid unnecessary stress travelling along congested roads by taking advantage of the bus lanes, saving you bags of time!
Did you know? An average journey from Thickthorn into the city centre via Newmarket road only takes 13 minutes and a trip from the Airport to Anglia Square takes just 10! How many times can you honestly say that you have managed that in the car?
You can also track your buses with our pocket sized journey planner - the Konectbus app and check for service updates or any unforeseen delays, helping you to plan your trip effectively.
Buses run up to every 20 minutes. Don’t worry if you’re a little early; stand in our covered shelters and wait for the bus to arrive. All Park and Ride timetables can be viewed here.
Whilst you’re on the bus, you can check your emails, catch up on your socials, finish off your English homework or simply watch the world go by, knowing you’ll shortly be arriving in the city, relaxed and ready to enjoy the day.
Saves you money!
Most car park charges in the city centre have now reached double figures for a full day stay! Why wouldn’t you save those pennies and treat yourself instead?
Did you know? When you travel by Park and Ride, you won’t have to pay any extra for parking; it’s all included in the price of the ticket!
An adult ticket costs £3 and up to 7 additional passengers can travel for just £1 each with every full-paying passenger. Tickets are valid all day for unlimited trips in and out of the city, so it’s no issue if you need to pop back to your car.
Even better – under 5s travel free and Concessionary bus passes holders pay just £2!
With Park and Ride, you know what you will be paying in advance and won’t have to hurry back to your car to avoid unnecessary parking charges. Full fares information can be found here.
Good for the environment!
Spluttering car fumes and congested roads are never good for the environment, but with Park and Ride, we are making a positive step to help clean up the air in Norwich. Every time one of our green double decker buses drives full of passengers into the city centre, we are helping to take 75 cars off the road!
Did you Know? An average 13-minute journey from Thickthorn to Norwich Bus Station alone will save 1017g of CO2, which is the equivalent of charging a mobile phone 4311 times. This goes to show that small actions can have a huge impact and can add up rapidly.
Why not check out the Konectbus app journey planner and find out just how much energy you will save opting to park and take the bus
There really are so many benefits to using the Park and Ride, whether it be for work, shopping, eating out, or for a Great Day Out By Bus.
Plus, if you have evening plans in the city, you can travel back from Norwich Bus Station to Thickthorn on the Konect number 8 bus using your Park & Ride ticket until 23:30, giving you that bit more time to go to the theatre, watch a film or have a meal out without having to rush back to the car.
As the cherry on the cake, there are additional benefits to having Great Days out By Bus in Norwich – why not check out our Rewards Partners to see what other treats we have in store, just by presenting your bus ticket!
Don't just take our word for it that Park & Ride is the best route into the city. Here's what our passengers have to say
