Important: Getting to the Gate - Bristol City v Nottingham Forest

As reported on Wednesday, supporters can make use of a new service between Henbury and Ashton Gate, which for tomorrow will be completely free to board.

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• The Southville Residents Parking Scheme has recently been extended to include Saturdays - restrictions will affect numerous local roads
• The new AG6 dedicated supporter bus service serving Henbury, Westbury-on-Trym and Clifton Village will be FREE tomorrow
• The AG1 Portway Park & Ride and AG2 Brislington Park & Ride services will be running increased capacity and increased frequency
• The AG4 South Bristol and Abus Service A will operate as normal
• Fans can find their best route using public transport by using the TravelWest journey planner travelwest.info/matchday
• Numerous off-street car parks are open locally but Bedminster Cricket Club is closed
• Ashton Road and Marsh Road will be closed after the game in the interest of crowd safety

DEDICATED SUPPORTER BUS SERVICES

The new route is part of an improved bus network, transporting fans to and from Ashton Gate on matchdays for the 2018-19 season.

AG1 - Portway Park & Ride

• First departure: 1245pm
• Last departure: 1430pm
• Frequency: every 15 minutes
• Journey time: 20 minutes
• Collects: along the Portway at Station road, Woodwell Road, Park Road, Riverleaze, Roman Way
• Drop-Off: Winterstoke Road entrance, Ashton Gate
• Post-match departure: The Robins Pub, Winterstoke Road
• Parking: Free

• Bristol Inner Zone Day Tickets cost £4 (adult) when purchased via the First Bus app (download the app by clicking https://www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west/tickets/ticket-types/mtickets) and are valid on this service
• Cash tickets are £3 single/£4 .50 return (adult)
• Concessionary pass holders can use their passes to travel free of charge, while up to two children (under 16) can travel free of charge with a fare paying adult

• This service will be operating at improved frequency and capacity before and after matches during the 2018-19 season
• The service is operated by First Bus

AG2 - Brislington Park & Ride

• First departure: 1245pm
• Last departure: 1425pm
• Frequency: every 20 minutes
• Journey time: 20 minutes
• Direct service
• Drop-Off: Winterstoke Road entrance, Ashton Gate
• Post-match departure: Winterstoke Road entrance, Ashton Gate
• Parking: Free

• Bristol Inner Zone Day Tickets cost £4 (adult) when purchased via the First Bus app (download the app by clicking https://www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west/tickets/ticket-types/mtickets) and are valid on this service
• Cash tickets are £3 single/£4 .50 return (adult)
• Concessionary pass holders can use their passes to travel free of charge, while up to two children (under 16) can travel free of charge with a fare paying adult

• This service will be operating at improved frequency and capacity before and after matches during the 2018-19 season
• The service is operated by First Bus

AG4 - South Bristol

• Departs from Whitchurch, Wharnecliffe Gardens: 1330
• Frequency: one bus only
• Journey time: 30 minutes
• Collects: Priddy Drive, Heathfield Crescent, South Bristol Hospital, Skills Academy, Bridge Campus, Lampton Avenue, Hollisters Drive, Bishport Avenue Lay-By, Crosscombe Drive, Fair Furlong, Newland Drive, Queen’s Road, Sherrin Way (approx 13:45), Turtlegate Avenue, Shuter Road, Highridge Common, Highridge Green, Church Road, St Peter’s Church, Vicarage Road, Bishopsworth Library, Cheddar Grove, Lulsgate Road, Bedminster Down
• Drop-Off: The Robins Pub, Winterstoke Road
• Post-match departure: Winterstoke Road entrance, Ashton Gate

• Bristol Inner Zone Day Tickets cost £4 (adult) when purchased via the First Bus app (download the app by clicking https://www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west/tickets/ticket-types/mtickets) and are valid on this service
• Cash tickets are £3 single/£4.50 return (adult)
• Concessionary pass holders can use their passes to travel free of charge, while up to two children (under 16) can travel free of charge with a fare paying adult
• The service is operated by First Bus

AG6 - North Bristol

• Departs from Henbury, Tormarton Crescent: 1325
• Frequency: one bus only
• Journey time: 35 minutes
• Collects: Tormarton Crescent, Marissal Road, Avonmouth Way, The Salutation, Crow Lane Lay-by, Brentry Roundabout (approx 13:30), Brentry Lane, The Ridgeway, Falcondale Walk, Henbury Road, Lampeter Road, Downs Cote Avenue, Brecon Road, Henleaze Gardens, Westbury Road, Durdham Park, Black Boy Hill (approx 13:40), Apsley Road, Clifton Down Station, Belgrave Road, Sunderland Place, Students Union, Victoria Square, Clifton Village (approx 13:50), Christ Church, Percival Road, Bridge Valley Road.
• Drop-Off: Winterstoke Road entrance, Ashton Gate
• Post-match departure: The Robins Pub, Winterstoke Road
• This service will be FREE for this match only
• Pricing will be in-line with AG1, AG2 and AG4 services thereafter

• The service is operated by First Bus

Service A - Brislington and Bristol Temple Meads

• Departs: Brislington, Eagle Road and Bristol Temple Meads: 1400
• Frequency: two buses
• Journey time: 15 minutes from Temple Meads / 30 minutes from Eagle Road
• Collects: Bath Road PDSA (Bristol Factory), Black Castle (Arnos Manor), Arnos Vale Cemetery, Central Trading Estate, Totterdown Bridge, Temple Meads Stop TJ, Old Market Stop OK, Haymarket Stop RE, city centre stop CI
• Drop-Off: Winterstoke Road entrance, Ashton Gate
• Post-match departure: Trust Ford, Winterstoke Road
• Single £2 / Return £3 (season card holders return = £2). English concessionary card holders travel free
• The service is operated by Abus

PUBLIC BUS SERVICES

• Local bus services connect the stadium with much of Bristol and Somerset
• Plan your journey using the route planning tool here travelwest.info/matchday
• A route map can be viewed here https://www.firstgroup.com/uploads/maps/First%20Bristol%20Map_0.pdf
• Services include….

Service 24

• Stops on Ashton Road
• Operates up to every 12 minutes (every 30 minutes during the evening)
• Serves Bedminster, City Centre, Old Market, Easton, Eastville, Lockleaze and Southmead Hospital
• Adult singles range from £2 to £3 and return / all day travel is £4.50

Services X1, X2, X3, X3A, X4, X6, X7, X8 and X9

• Stops at Blackmoors Lane (Ashton Bridge)
• Operates at frequent intervals
• Serves Hotwells and City Centre
• Adult singles range from £2 to £6 and return / day ticket from £4 to £7.50

Service 71

• Stops at Blackmoors Lane (Ashton Bridge)
• Operates up to every 15 minutes (every 30 minutes during the evening)
• Serves Hotwells, City Centre, Gloucester Road, Filton Avenue and UWE Frenchay
• Adult singles range from £2 to £3 and return / all day travel is £4.50

Services X1, X2, X3, X3A, X4, X6, X7, X8 and X9

• Stops at Winterstoke Road (Ashton Bridge)
• Operates at various frequencies
• Serves various locations, including, Weston-super-Mare, Portishead, Clevedon and Nailsea
• Adult singles range from £2 to £6 and return / day ticket from £4 to £7.50

Visit the FirstBus website and search by service number for more specific timing information – www.firstgroup.com/bristol

SOUTHVILLE RESIDENTS PARKING SCHEME

The Southville Residents Parking Scheme (RPS) has recently been extended to include Saturdays and now operates Mon-Sat, 9am – 5pm. The area affected broadly sits between North Street and the River Avon (New Cut) but fans are encouraged to check street signage. More details can be found here.

PARKING

Off-street match day parking is available at:

• All Star Action Days, Clanage Road, Bower Ashton, BS3 2JX. £10 per car, 10 minute walk
• DJ Matchday Parking, Cala Trading Estate, Ashton Vale Road, BS3 2HA. £7 per car, 7 minute walk
• Public car parks can be found by clocking here
• Bedminster Cricket Club will not be available this weekend

TRAIN

• Parson Street station is a 15-minute walk and serves much of Somerset, South Wales and Bristol (Temple Meads is a 5-minute journey by train from here)
• Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest mainline station, a 40-minute walk and connected to Ashton Gate by the ABus service (details above)
• gwr.com has detailed information and includes a journey planner to help you plan your route

WALK

• Fans are likely to find walking is the quickest and easiest way to/from the stadium
• Most of south, west and central Bristol are within an hour’s walk
• East Street, St John’s Lane, Clifton Village and the city centre are all accessible in under 30 minutes
• Use the stadium postcode BS3 2EJ to help plan your route

CYCLE

• There are 96 cycle parking spaces outside the South Stand along with a free bike pump
• The stadium is served by numerous cycle paths – always consider your safety especially when cycling in the dark
• Click here for a local area cycle route map
• Click here to plan your route including cycle rack locations, elevation and route type. Use the stadium postcode BS3 2EJ to help plan your route.