Thickthorn

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Conveniently located just off the A11, our site at Thickthorn is the perfect choice for those heading in to the city from the South, and West of the county.

Where to find us

Thickthorn Park & Ride, Norwich Road, NR9 3AU

General Information

• Buses operate 7 days a week
• Parking is free, you pay for your travel on the bus
• Getting into the city usually takes around 20 minutes, depending on how traffic is feeling that day
• Zero-emission electric buses

Timetable

You can download your full PR1 timetable below, but if you're in a rush, the service operates up to every 14 minutes during the day. The first bus leaves Thickthorn Park & Ride at 05:57 during the week, at 06:40 on Saturdays, and at 08:30 on Sundays and Public Holidays. The last bus back to the site leaves Castle Meadow at 20:14 on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 17:45 on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Download your Thickthorn Park & Ride PR1 [PDF] timetable from 30th March 2025 here

If you're travelling home later, don't worry! We've got you covered. After 18:00, your ticket is also valid on our Turquoise Line 13 and Green Line 14A services. These buses operate until late, and stop just outside the Park & Ride site throughout the evening. The last bus back from the City leaving Castle Meadow is at 23:15.

If you do happen to miss that last bus back, you can still enter the Park & Ride on foot. Once you've retrieved your car, drive up to the barriers slowly, and they'll open automatically to allow you to exit. 

Tickets

• Adult Day: £3
• Young Person 5-19 Day: £2
• Concession Day: £2
• Duo Day*: £4
• Group Day**: £6

*Duo Day is valid for any two people travelling together, all day.

**Group Day is valid for a group of up to five people of any age, travelling together, all day.

You can grab you Park & Ride tickets in advance on the FREE First Bus App, or simply pay on the day with cash or by contactless when you board the bus. Easy peasy!

Facilities

• 726 Parking Spaces, 21 Disabled Spaces, 18 Family Spaces
• Toilets
• Accessible Toilet
• Real Time Bus Information
• Sheltered Waiting Areas
• Motorcycle Parking
• Sheltered Cycle Parking
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)