🚗 A4 Portway Park & Ride – The Complete Bristol P&R Parking Guide

🚗 Type: Council-Managed Park & Ride (Portway P&R)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (enter/exit at any time)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (commuter & visitor feedback)

💰 Pricing & Permits

Parking: Free (no permit required)
Bus Fare:
- Single adult: £2.50
- Day ticket (unlimited journeys): £4.50
- Weekly pass: £15.00 (all P&R sites)
Enforcement: ANPR usage monitoring; misuse (e.g., non-P&R users blocking bays) may be penalized

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	~500 marked bays
Surface	Tarmac with painted bay lines
Lighting	Full-site LED lampposts
Security	ANPR entry/exit; CCTV at main entrance
Height Limit	None

♿ Accessibility

Disabled Bays: 10 marked bays close to bus shelter
Drop-Off Zone: Layby adjacent to shelter for easy unloading
Access Routes: Level paths from bays to covered shelter and bus stop

🔌 EV Infrastructure

On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
- A4 Bus Garage (BP Pulse – 4×7 kW) – 5 min drive
- Shirehampton High Street (Pod Point – 2×7 kW) – 6 min walk

📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe	Occupancy	User Profile
Weekdays 07:00–09:00	80 %	Commuters to city
Weekdays 17:00–19:00	75 %	Evening return trips
Saturdays 10:00–14:00	40 %	Leisure shoppers
Sundays & evenings	30 %	Off-peak travelers

Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 on weekdays for the best bays near the shelter.

🚶 Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Covered Bus Shelter & Stop	On-site	Direct P&R buses every 15 minutes
Shirehampton High Street	8 min	Cafés, shops & public toilets
Ferry Road Leisure Park	5 min	Scenic riverside walk & café
Avonmouth Airport Park	10 min	Shuttle connections to airport

🛒 Nearby Amenities

Public Toilets: Inside ferry-side café (5 min walk)
ATM: Post Office (High Street, 8 min)
Pharmacy: Shirehampton Pharmacy (High Street)
Café: The Packet Boat (riverside, 5 min)

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Temple Meads P&R	10 min bus	Free parking; bus £4 day	Unlimited	Fast bus to Temple Meads & city
Long Ashton P&R	20 min bus	Free; bus £4.50	Unlimited	Direct park outside shopping zone
On-Street Shirehampton Bays	6 min walk	Free for 2 h	2 h max	Short-stop for High Street visits

⚠️ Important Notices

Parking is exclusively for active P&R users; non-riders may be towed.
Buses run 05:30–23:00 daily; ensure your return by last service.
No overnight bus service—drivers must exit on foot after last bus.

📌 Expert Tips

Commuter Saver: Buy a weekly P&R pass for unlimited travel across all sites.
Off-Peak Hack: Use on weekends for free parking + £4.50 day ticket to combine shopping & leisure.
EV Visitors: Charge at High Street Pod Point before your journey.

🔮 Future Developments

2025: Proposal to add 4×7 kW EV bays and solar canopies over bays (council consultation).
2026: Planned upgrade to real-time bus display screens at shelter and improved lighting.