Got an appointment or paying a visit? Why not Park and Ride into Worcestershire Royal Hospital?

Worcestershire County Council is reminding residents who need to attend appointments or visit family and friends at Worcestershire Royal Hospital that the regular Park and Ride service can get them there stress-free.

W3 and 31C buses leave the conveniently placed Sixways depot – home of Worcester Warriors just a couple of minutes from junction six of the M5, the A449 and A38 – to the hospital at regular intervals from 6.44am until 6.30pm every weekday. The journey, outgoing and return, usually takes around ten to fifteen minutes.

Visitors taking advantage of the service can get bargain tickets that include parking and return travel for just £2.20 for one person, rising to no more £3.50 in total for up to seven people.

All of the buses have low floor for easy access making things easier for those with wheelchairs and pushchairs.  Anyone with a Blue Badge and Concessionary Travel pass can park and travel for free after 9.30am.

Further information and full timetables are available at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/parkandride

Cllr John Smith OBE, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "Thousands of people from across the county visit Worcestershire Royal Hospital each week. The regular park and ride services are there to help those make their journeys stress-free.

"I'd like to encourage anyone who hasn't yet used the service to give it a try next time they travel to the hospital. It's quick, convenient and reliable."