Oxford Parkway Park and Ride - Car Parks in Oxford

Oxford Parkway Park and Ride (previously known as Water Eaton Park and Ride) is north of Oxford, accessible from the A40 (from Witney and Cheltenham), A4260 (from Kidlington), A34 (from Banbury, Bicester and Northampton) and the M40.

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• Postcode: OX2 8HA

The car park closest to the train station is not a park and ride site and is for Oxford Parkway Station customers (see APCOA Parking at Oxford Parkway Station).

2.1 metres (6ft 11 inches) at main entrance for cars.

Separate entrance for high-sided vehicles. See Parking for lorries, coaches, motorhomes and other large vehicles

Day return bus travel from park and ride sites in Oxford is free until 31 March 2026.

This offer is being run by Oxfordshire County Council alongside their temporary congestion charge.

In summary:

• You must pay for parking to get free travel - show your parking ticket (or RingGo session) to the bus driver when you board
• Free travel is for up to two adults and three children (standard bus operator fares apply to additional travellers)
• If you don't pay for parking (e.g. Blue Badge holders) the cheapest parking ticket costs less than the standard fare

For further information and queries about this offer please go to the Oxfordshire County Council website: Free Park and Ride travel tickets

You must register your vehicle and start your parking session within 10 minutes of arrival.

• Up to 1 hour: Free (ticket needed)
• 1 to 16 hours: £2.50
• 1 day (16 to 24 hours): £4.50
• 2 days (24 to 48 hours): £8.50
• 3 days (48 to 72 hours): £12.50
• 28 days (via RingGo): £45

Coins and cards accepted but machines don't give change (no refunds if you need to buy a ticket for higher value).

RingGo is the easiest way to pay and manage your parking. You can opt for text reminders, extend your session remotely and more. Paying in advance doesn't guarantee a space. 

Pay for parking online at RingGo

• Location code (parking only): 3925
• Pay by telephone: 01865 989000
• Learn more about RingGo

The 28 day session at RingGo only covers you for a single site. For a permit you can use at all park and ride sites for up to 12 months, see Buy a Park and Ride parking permit.

Please see the Tickets page of the Oxford Bus Company website or the Stagecoach website to confirm prices and terms and conditions of travel.

English national concessionary bus passes for over 60s and disabled people are accepted on Park and Ride buses.

Bus route maps and timetables:

• Service 2 and 2a to/from City Centre - timetables on Stagecoach website - operated by Stagecoach (or see timetable on Oxford Bus Company website)
• Service 700 to/from Headington hospitals on Oxford Bus Company website

Go to the NHS website for:

• Bus travel to the John Radcliffe Hospital
• Bus travel to the Churchill Hospital
• Bus travel to the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Terminal building available offering:

• toilets
• waiting room

Terminal building opening times:

• Monday to Saturday: 6.30am to 8pm
• Sunday: 8am to 8pm

To report an issue with the terminal building facilities, call us on 01865 252489.

Overnight parking is allowed and standard charges apply. See Overnight parking in our car parks.

There are currently no EV charging points for public use at Oxford Parkway Park and Ride car park.

For bus timetable, route and bus ticket queries: Contact Oxford Bus Company or contact Stagecoach

For car parking queries: Contact our Car Parks Team on 01865 252489 or email carparks@oxford.gov.uk