Park and ride makes a lot of sense. With free parking, simply pay for your ticket on the bus. Easy to use, easy on your pocket and easy on the environment.
Just park in the spacious car park in Progress Park, Elstow and the easy access Grant Palmer buses will whizz you quickly along Ampthill Road into the town centre via the hospital on Britannia Road, Borough Hall and Bedford College on 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.
Directions to Elstow park and ride
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 times
Buses run regularly from Monday to Saturday. There is currently no service on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
See the Park and Ride bus timetable on Grant Palmer's website
Car park opening hours
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
The Elstow Park and Ride car park is locked overnight. If you do not remove your vehicle before the car park closes, you will not be able to collect it until the following morning.
There is a 2.1 metre (6'10") height restriction.
Fares
For fares please visit the Grant Palmer website or phone 01525 719719 (Mondays to Fridays 07:00-19:00, Saturdays 07:00-13:00).
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.
Contact Grant Palmer
If you need more information or would like to comment on park and ride please contact Grant Palmer:
- Email: info@grantpalmer.com
- Telephone: 01525 719719 (Mondays to Fridays 07.00-19.00, Saturdays 07.00-13.00)