This page explains the designated parking areas for large vehicles. It also includes how to get information about coach permits and drop-off points in the city centre.
Large vehicles include (but are not limited to) lorries, coaches mini-buses, towed caravans or trailers, box vans, LWB vans, motorhomes and large campervan models.
Designated parking for large vehicles
Large, high-sided or long vehicles are unlikely to meet car park height restrictions or fit inside a standard parking bay.
In Oxford, there are two designated parking areas for larger vehicles.
Redbridge Park and Ride
- Large site, recommended, no pre-booking
- Access this area from behind the Travelodge, off Old Abingdon Road (not the main entrance which is height restricted).
- Directions: Redbridge Coaches Park (Google Maps)
- Parking charges and car park information: Redbridge Park and Ride
Oxford Parkway Park and Ride
- Small area, limited spaces, no pre-booking
- Access this area by driving father on from the main (height restricted) entrance for cars
- Directions: Oxford Parkway coach and lorry parking (Google Maps)
- Parking charges and car park information: Oxford Parkway Park and Ride
Camping in our car parks
Camping, eating, drinking, cooking and sleeping are not permitted on any site (in any vehicle).
Coach permits, pick-up and drop-off points
Coaches cannot park up in Oxford city centre and instead have designated pick-up and drop-off points. These are managed and enforced by Oxfordshire County Council.
For information about coach access in the city centre including permits and places picking up or setting down see Coach permits for Oxford (Oxfordshire.gov.uk)
Contact the Car Parks Team
Hours of operation are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
