metrobus m2 service enhancements
From Sunday 6th April 2025
Say hello to later evenings & a new Sunday service on the metrobus m2!
Great news - from Sunday 6th April, the metrobus m2 service will run later in the evenings Monday - Saturday, and will now run 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.
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. |
