metrobus m2 service enhancements

From Sunday 6th April 2025

Say hello to later evenings & a new Sunday service on the metrobus m2!

Great news - the metrobus m2 service now runs later in the evenings Monday - Saturday, and and runs on Sunday's too!

The m2 runs up to every 15 minutes from Long Ashton Park & Ride to the City Centre via Ashton Vale, Ashton Gate, Cumberland Basin, Spike Island, Redcliff Hill, Temple Meads, Cabot Circus and Broadmead.

So, whether you’re visiting Brunel’s SS Great Britain, grabbing lunch at Wapping Wharf, or having a drink at the harbourside, get there for free with m2 metrobus!

Where can you get to?

We've got you covered with the most popular places to visit in Bristol:

Place Closest m2 bus stop Approx time from Long Ashton Park & Ride
Brunel's SS Great Britain SS Great Britain 7 minutes
Wapping Wharf Wapping Wharf 9 minutes
Harbourside Wapping Wharf 9 minutes
Temple Meads Station Temple Meads Station (T3) 13 minutes
Cabot Circus Cabot Circus South or Cabot Circus 18 minutes
Broadmead Shopping Quarter Broadmead 25 minutes
Ahh Toots Bakery The Centre (C1) 32 minutes

Fares

metrobus is a buy before you board service - you cannot buy tickets on board these services, except when using Tap On Tap Off. The whole route is located within the Bristol Fare Zone. Below are the most common tickets you can buy.

Ticket Where to buy Price
Single Available to buy on the First Bus App, Travelwest Travelcards, iPoints and Tap On Tap Off (Adult only). £2.40
Day Available to buy on First Bus App, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcards, Payzone, PayPoint and Tap On Tap Off (Adult only). £6.50
Week Available to buy on First Bus App, First Bus website, Travel Shops, iPoints, Travelwest Travelcard, Payzone, PayPoint and Tap On Tap Off (Adult only). £26.50

Route Map & Timetable

CLICK HERE for the full m2 metrobus route map & timetable from Sunday 6th April 2025.

m2 route map

About Long Ashton Park & Ride

  Long Ashton
Height Restriction 2.1m/ 6ft 10in
Opening Hours • 05:00 - 00:00 Monday to Saturday
• 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday and Public Holidays
Parking cost Free
Parking Spaces 1,500
Electric Vehicle Charging Points 4 Electric Vehicle charging bays
Postcode BS3 2HB
Overnight parking No
Toilets Yes
Cycle parking Yes, but please be aware that cycle parking is limited.
Park & Cycle Not allowed
Car parking queries 0117 922 2910 or email parking.businessteam@bristol.gov.uk.