Upton Park and Ride
Bus PR3 run from Upton Park and Ride in Chester, towards Chester Zoo. On weekdays the PR3 runs from 07:00 to 18:45, about every 20 minutes during the day.
Times are departures from the park and ride site. For the journey back, open the route for its timetable from your stop in town.
Buses from Upton Park and Ride
- PR3 Chester Zoo circular via Bache Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire weekdays 07:00–18:45 · every 20 min
Live departures at Upton Park and Ride
- Upton Park & Ride (o/s) Access Road
Other park and ride sites in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Upton Park and Ride?
On weekdays the first PR3 leaves Upton Park and Ride at 07:00 and the last at 18:45. On Saturdays, 08:30 to 17:30. On Sundays, 10:30 to 17:10. Times are departures from the site; check the route timetable for the journey back.
How often do buses run from Upton Park and Ride?
The PR3 runs about every 20 minutes during the day on weekdays — 38 bus departures from the site on a normal weekday.
Does Upton Park and Ride run on Sundays?
Yes — 21 departures on a Sunday, from 10:30 to 17:10. Bank holiday times can differ, so check the route before you travel.
How much does Upton Park and Ride cost?
Parking charges and park and ride tickets are set locally, by the council and the bus operator (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), and they change — check with them before you travel. We don't hold parking prices. Ordinary single bus fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026; some park and ride tickets are sold outside the cap.
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See every bus in Chester, park and ride across the UK, or how park and ride works.