๐ Boughton Heath Park & Ride โ The Complete Chester CH3 5QD Guide
Free Park & Ride at Boughton Heath โ park for free, ยฃ2.50 return bus fare, Blue Badge bays & frequent service into Chester city centre.
๐ Type: Surface Park & Ride Car Park (Managed by Cheshire West & Chester Council)
๐ Open: 07:00โ19:00 MondayโSaturday; 09:00โ17:30 Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.3/5 (local user feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Parking: Free (no pay & display required)
Bus Fare (Return):
Adult day ticket: ยฃ2.50
Young persons (5โ18): ยฃ1.00
Children under 5: Free when accompanied by fare-paying adult
Group ticket (up to 5 people): ยฃ5.00
Concession: English National Bus Pass holders: free travel MonโFri after 09:30, all day weekends & holidays
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking; bus fare as above
Cheshire West and Chester Council
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~250 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 bays near bus shelters |
| Surface | Tarmac, well maintained |
| Lighting | Floodlit main routes and shelters |
| Security | Occasional council patrols; no CCTV |
| Overnight Parking | Allowed (park at ownerโs risk; lot locked overnight) |
โฟ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 8 bays; free parking without time limit
Drop-off Zone: Designated lay-by at entrance for 10-minute passenger drop-off
Bus Shelters: Level, covered waiting areas with seating and timetable displays
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Sainsburyโs Superstore (4ร7 kW Pod Point) โ 2-min drive
Cheshire Oaks Outlet (rapid chargers) โ 10-min drive
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00โ09:00 | 95% | Commuters to Chester & beyond |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 60% | City centre shoppers |
| Weekdays 17:00โ19:00 | 90% | Return commuters |
| Weekends & Holidays | 70% | Leisure day-trippers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 07:30 for guaranteed space on weekdays, or mid-morning at weekends.
๐ถ Walkability & Connections
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Boughton Heath Bus Shelter | Immediate | Direct PR2 service into city |
| Sainsburyโs & Co-op | 3 min drive | Shopping & cafรฉ |
| Ramsay Road Stop (41, 5) | 5 min walk | Additional bus routes to suburbs |
| Chester City Centre | 10 min bus | Shops, restaurants & cathedral |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Bus Frequency: Every 10 min peak; 15 min off-peak itravelsmart.co.uk
Last Return Bus: Approx. 19:00 (MonโSat), 17:30 (Sun)
Overheight Vehicles: No height restriction on site
๐ Expert Tips
Saver Book: Buy 6-day tickets for ยฃ12.50 via Stagecoach app for regular users
Concession Use: If you hold a bus pass, you can travel free after 09:30 on weekdays and all day weekends
Early Bird: Weekend mornings before 10:00 are quieterโideal for leisure trips
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Council reviewing solar-powered lighting upgrade
2026: Proposal to install a digital real-time bus arrival display
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