🚍 High Wycombe Coachway Park & Ride – The Complete High Wycombe Transit Parking Guide
Coachway Park & Ride – low-cost daily parking, direct bus links, free evenings & Sundays, gateway to town & M40.
🚍 Type: Park & Ride (Wycombe District Council / Arriva)
🕒 Open: 24/7 barrier-controlled; bus service 05:30–23:30 daily
🌟 Rating: 4.3/5 (user feedback on council site)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Daily Parking: £3.00 per day (pay on exit or season permit)
Season Permits:
Weekly: £10.00
Monthly: £30.00
Annual: £300.00 (unlimited use)
Payment Methods:
On-site pay machines (coins, contactless)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 98710)
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking—display badge and register at machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 600 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 12 marked bays (closest to bus shelters) |
| EV Bays | 20 × 7 kW Pod Point chargers |
| Surface | Reinforced tarmac with clear bay lining |
| Lighting | High-mast LED (24 lux average) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared quarterly |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; on-site security patrols |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket/app validation |
| Signage | Digital occupancy & next-bus countdown displays |
🚌 Bus Connectivity & Frequency
Route A: Every 10 min to town centre (Rail & Bus Station)
Route B: Every 15 min to M40 Junction 4 Park & Ride link
First / Last Buses: 05:30 first; 23:30 last return service
| Time Period | Bus Frequency | Typical Load |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday AM Peak | 10 min | 80 % full |
| Weekday Interpeak | 15 min | 50 % full |
| Weekday PM Peak | 10 min | 90 % full |
| Weekends | 15 min | 60 % leisure |
♿ Accessibility & Facilities
Accessible Bays: 12 bays with level route to bus shelters
Shelters: Covered benches with lighting and audio next-bus info
Ticket Machines: Tactile & audio-assisted interfaces
Pathways: Wide smooth footways with tactile paving to shelters
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Future Plans
Current Charging: 20 × 7 kW on-site (pay via Pod Point app)
Planned (2025 Q3): Install 4 × 50 kW rapid chargers near entrance
Additional: Solar canopy over EV bays under feasibility
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Notes
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | 95 % | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Off-peak shoppers |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 85 % | Return travellers |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | 70 % | Leisure & retail visits |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 60 % | Leisure & market goers |
Pro Tip: Monthly permit offers best value if using Park & Ride 3+ times/week.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe Rail Station | 5 min | Chiltern Line to London & Oxford |
| Eden Centre Shopping | 7 min | Retail, dining & cinema |
| Bus Station (Rail Interchange) | Adjacent | Cross-town & regional bus services |
| M40 Junction 4 Access | 2 min dr | Direct link for onward travel |
🛒 On-Site Amenities & Services
Toilets: Indoor at shelter block (06:00–22:00)
Vending: Hot/cold drinks at shelter kiosk
Info Point: Digital screens with real-time bus & traffic updates
Bicycle Parking: 50 secure Sheffield stands
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: ANPR & barrier enforcement 24/7; penalties for misuse
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN if no valid ticket/permit by 06:00 next day
Maintenance: Barrier, lighting, and drainage checks weekly
📌 Expert Tips
Evening Outing: Park after 18:00 for free exit until 08:00 next day.
EV Drivers: Pod Point bays fill quickly—reserve with app during peaks.
Commuter Hack: Purchase monthly permit via website for automatic renewal.
Weather Alert: Shelter block fully covered—avoid exposed walkways in rain.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q4: Introduce contactless pay-on-exit for frictionless departure
2026: Feasibility for +200 bays expansion on adjacent land (planning ref: TRDC/PLN/2024/1055)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 review scheduled Mar 2026
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