Is park and ride free? Separate parking from the bus fare
Free parking may still mean paid travel. Learn the three charging models and compare the total for everyone in your car.
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Fares, families & groups
Separate the parking charge, the return fare and the conditions that change your total.
Start with your journey
The advertised price is only useful when you know what it covers. These guides explain separate parking and transport charges, party sizes, child allowances and ticket conditions. Use current operator prices and the whole-trip calculator to compare your own group. These guides explain the questions to ask and show how to compare options. For local fares, access rules and service links, use the city directory and check your selected operator.
Need a number for your own trip? Use the whole-trip calculator or commute calculator with current prices.
Useful questions
Is free parking the same as a free trip?
No. The bus or tram may cost extra, and free parking may depend on using the advertised service.
Is a group ticket always cheaper?
Compare it with the eligible individual fares and check whether everyone must travel together.
Do these guides give live prices?
No. Examples are labelled. Current fares and restrictions belong to the individual official operator. The directory links you to those sources.
Where should I start for a specific city?
Open the park-and-ride directory, choose your city, then compare the individual facilities and official service links.