Park and Ride Services in Bath
Bath is well served by three Park & Ride services that run every 15 minutes, seven days a week. The Park & Ride stations are located at Odd Down (South of Bath), Newbridge (West of Bath), and Lansdown (North of Bath).
Bath's Park & Ride will be running additional services during the market during the following times.
Monday to Saturday: Every five minutes from 9:30am to 8:30pm
Sunday: Every five minutes from 9:30am to 6pm
Find out more about Park and Ride options.
Travelling by Train
**IMPORTANT UPDATE: On Sunday 8th December, GWR will be running a significantly reduced service to/from Bath Spa Station. Delays and cancellations are expected. Please use alternative modes of transport**
Bath Spa train station is located in the centre of Bath, only a short walk from the Market and the city’s shops, restaurants, and attractions. There are regular train services from London Paddington and London Waterloo. Bristol Temple Meads is just 15 minutes away by train and is a major hub for national rail travel, including links to South Wales and the North.
Book your train tickets with Great Western Railway.
Travelling by Bus
Several bus operators provide services in and around Bath. First West of England is the largest, operating from the bus station in Dorchester Street, by Bath Spa train station.
Travelling around Bath by bus is easy with a number of routes from the centre to the city’s outer areas.
Find out more about bus services.
You can also purchase a BathRider ticket, a multi-operator ticket that gives you virtually unlimited travel on buses in the Bath urban area.
Find out more about BathRider.
Travelling by Car
Bath is just 10 miles from junction 18 of the M4 motorway, which runs directly from London and Heathrow Airport. There are also excellent motorway links from the North and Devon and Cornwall via the M5 motorway, whilst Wales is just a short drive west on the M4.
*Please note, the A36 Warminster Road is currently closed at the Limpley Stoke Viaduct. If you are travelling this way, please leave a bit more time.
Some parking options close to the Market are:
- Charlotte Street Car Park
- Manvers Street
- Podium Shopping Centre
- SouthGate
- Avon Street Parking
- Bath Cricket Club
There is also a range of on-street parking options however be mindful that some areas are reserved for permit-holders. If you're driving in, we really do recommend taking the Park and Ride to avoid the traffic!
Travelling by Coach
Our dedicated coach drop-off and pick-up zone is situated on Royal Avenue, close to the famous Royal Crescent and Bath on Ice. This is a 10-minute walk from Milsom Street, the northern zone of the market. There are dedicated toilets facilities, including an accessible toilet, available for visitors.
Please note, this is downhill on the way into the Bath however there is a slight incline on the way back. The coach parking is 15 minutes from the furthest point of the market.
For coach travel directly to Bath from various destinations across the UK, make sure to check in with your local coach providers to see if they're running any trips!
Note for coach operators: Please be informed that this is the ONLY drop-off and pick-up location for any trips to Bath City Centre during the Christmas Market.
Clean Air Zone
Bath’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is now operational to help provide a cleaner and healthier city. Not all vehicles are charged.
Please check whether your vehicle will be charged in Bath's Clean Air Zone and pay the charge. All you need is your vehicle registration number.
Accessible Parking
Most of Bath's car parks have Blue Badge parking bays, and there are a lot of on-street Blue Badge spaces near the Market.
At the request of Avon and Somerset Police, Cheap Street is currently running an extended road closure which will affect Blue Badge Holder spaces. on Cheap Street, Westgate Street and Upper Borough Walls. Find out more.
Travelling by Bike or Motorcycle
We welcome cyclists wishing to visit Bath. There are plenty of places to park your bike around the city centre including under the arch by Bath Spa Railway Station.
Plan your cycle route to the Christmas Market.
Parking your motorcycle in designated on-street locations is free, however maximum stay restrictions still apply. There is also a number of motorcycle spaces on Saracen Street, BA1 5BR, as well as Trim Bridge, BA1 1HD.
