Park and Ride in South Yorkshire
Park and Ride is an easy and reliable way to travel into busy destinations while avoiding traffic and the inconvenience of finding parking. Park and Ride services combine free Park and Ride parking at dedicated sites with frequent bus, tram and train connections to destinations in Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham.
There are 32 Park and Ride sites across South Yorkshire, helping drivers switch seamlessly from car to public transport for a smoother journey.
How does Park and Ride work?
Using Park and Ride is designed to be straightforward. You drive to a designated Park and Ride site, leave your car in the on‑site car park, and continue your journey by public transport. Park and Ride parking is free, but some sites may have certain restrictions, such as being for use by train customers, so check the details before you park.
Most Park and Ride sites are located close to major routes and are served by frequent bus services, tram connections or train services. Once parked, follow the signs to the bus stop, tram stop or station, buy your ticket, and travel on to your destination.
Plan your journey using our Journey Planner, or check Live Departures before you travel. More information about the stops and services at each Park and Ride site is available on our dedicated pages.
Find the best ticket options using our Ticket finder. You can also buy tickets for some services in advance using the Travel South Yorkshire app.
Step 1
Find a Park and Ride site
You can find the most convenient Park and Ride location using the information our website. We provide information about 32 Park and Ride sites in South Yorkshire, and include information about facilities such as number of spaces and electric vehicle charging availability, and what services use the sites.
Step 2
Drive and park at a site
Sites are located across South Yorkshire with easy access from major routes. Park your car in the designated spaces.
Step 3
Catch a bus, tram or train
Head to the nearby stop or station and board a bus, tram or train. Frequent services connect Park and Ride sites to key destinations.
Why Park and Ride?
Our Park and Ride options give you a safe, stress free and convenient way to travel in South Yorkshire. Here are just a few of the reasons to give Park and Ride a go:
- Safe and secure – with CCTV at most sites to help give you peace of mind.
- Avoid traffic congestion – bus lanes, railway lines and tram routes beat the queues during rush hour, giving you a more reliable journey
- Save money – At most sites parking is free, just pay for the cost of your travel
- Go green – burn less fuel and reduce your carbon emissions by choosing public transport for part of your journey
- Less stress – sit back and relax! Take the worry out of town centre driving, parking and congestion