bs3 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Did anyone use the new metrobus to get to the ground yesterday. Was it quicker and easy than the normal bus from the city centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, bs3 said: Did anyone use the new metrobus to get to the ground yesterday. Was it quicker and easy than the normal bus from the city centre. Where did it stop? My wife said it mentions an Ashton Gate stop, but I thought they had decided against one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Where did it stop? My wife said it mentions an Ashton Gate stop, but I thought they had decided against one? Down by the flats where the amusement centre was. As much an Ashton Gate stop as the Temple Meads stop is a stop for the station. Better than nothing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Where did it stop? My wife said it mentions an Ashton Gate stop, but I thought they had decided against one? I think the stop is behind those flats where the bowling ally used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 It stops behind the flats on the Cumberland System (what used to be the 10-pin bowling building). Why there isn't a stop before the Winterstoke Road flyover and convenient for AG remains a mystery other than that the buses might need a run-up or more room to stop given the incline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Did anyone park in the Long Ashton P&R and catch the Metrobus to the Ashton Gate stop? If you are on your own that's only £4 to park if it's allowable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, Red Grovesy said: Did anyone park in the Long Ashton P&R and catch the Metrobus to the Ashton Gate stop? If you are on your own that's only £4 to park if it's allowable. Wouldn't that just be the same distance to the ground anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr Balls said: It stops behind the flats on the Cumberland System (what used to be the 10-pin bowling building). Why there isn't a stop before the Winterstoke Road flyover and convenient for AG remains a mystery other than that the buses might need a run-up or more room to stop given the incline. Possibly due to the proximity of the railway line? The stop on M2 is approx the same distance from the stadium as the country bus stop on the roundabout on way to Bower Ashton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citysimmo Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 I caught the M2 from the centre and it was fine and pretty quick. As others have said, the official AG stop is behind the flats but probably just as easy to get off at the one before (Cumberland Basin) with just a short (and much nicer) walk over the little bridge and through the park. Less direct coming back (goes via Temple Meads and Cabot Circus) so I hopped off at Wapping Wharf and cut through to the centre from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Red Grovesy said: Did anyone park in the Long Ashton P&R and catch the Metrobus to the Ashton Gate stop? If you are on your own that's only £4 to park if it's allowable. Could you not park there and walk in. The question is, do you pay £4 for the bus and free parking or £4 to park and free bus trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: Could you not park there and walk in. The question is, do you pay £4 for the bus and free parking or £4 to park and free bus trip. Think it’s free parking and you pay a fare for the bus ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: Think it’s free parking and you pay a fare for the bus ride? I used the Metro from Long Ashton, paid £2.50 for a single to the Ashton Gate stop, which is behind the flats as mentioned 5 min walk from there, I walked back rather than wait for the bus (£4 is the return) , at present yes nothing to stop people just parking in the Park and Ride car park ignoring the bus and just walking to the ground for nothing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted September 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 I thought there was a stop between Paxton Drive ( the old 10 pin bowling ) and the park and ride ? Is that stop nearer the ground, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 I saw a bus go over the fly over and it looked almost empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 46 minutes ago, bs3 said: I thought there was a stop between Paxton Drive ( the old 10 pin bowling ) and the park and ride ? Is that stop nearer the ground, There is one in between, obviously quicker than getting off at P&R but probably slightly longer than Paxton Drive, no idea why or who would ever use this stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Our very own white elephant..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 4 hours ago, xerox6060 said: I used the Metro from Long Ashton, paid £2.50 for a single to the Ashton Gate stop, which is behind the flats as mentioned 5 min walk from there, I walked back rather than wait for the bus (£4 is the return) , at present yes nothing to stop people just parking in the Park and Ride car park ignoring the bus and just walking to the ground for nothing ... Shouldn't you have paid £1.50 as it is in the same zone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Drew Peacock said: Shouldn't you have paid £1.50 as it is in the same zone? The park & ride is in zone 2, zone 1 starts before the first stop! In other words there is a stealth charge for parking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: The park & ride is in zone 2, zone 1 starts before the first stop! In other words there is a stealth charge for parking! So the only way you can get a £1.50 journey is to get on the bus at the PR.....pay......and get off again before it leaves!! I'm sure NTTDS gets that bus ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 I'm sure NTTDS gets that bus ! Not Guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Up The City! said: I saw a bus go over the fly over and it looked almost empty. I've seen a few pass by on non match days almost empty. We're on the road to nowhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Wouldn't that just be the same distance to the ground anyway? I guess so PSR. It's the parking cost that is key for me. I travel on my own so could effectively pay £4 to park (albeit you get parking free and pay for the Metrobus). They used to stop you parking at the park and ride and walking out hence all the cars that park on the grass outside of the gates. I just thought I could (maybe) park there, catch the Metrobus, therefore you don't walk out, and pay only £4 (rather than £10 at some car parks). I sent a message to Metrobus asking them if I could do this but didn't get a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 6 hours ago, The Horse With No Name said: Could you not park there and walk in. The question is, do you pay £4 for the bus and free parking or £4 to park and free bus trip. They used to stop you parking at the P&R and walking out of the car park on a matchday. Happy to pay £4 to park (pay for the bus but park for free - same thing really). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 From my place, I have started hopping over the Avonmouth bridge to the Portway P&R. It's about 1.20 dearer than parking around the Cumberland Basin, but it's more guaranteed and a shorter walk before and after the games. I get what you are saying though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 9 hours ago, bs3 said: Did anyone use the new metrobus to get to the ground yesterday. Was it quicker and easy than the normal bus from the city centre. Frenchay/Downend to City Centre MB3 (Cider Stop) 11-45am City Centre to Ashton Gate MB2 12-30 Ashton Gate to City Centre MB2 17-15 (Cider stop) City Centre to Frenchay/Downend MB3 18.00 Group saver, 4 us, £1 each way (£2 per person) Never drive again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Drew Peacock said: Shouldn't you have paid £1.50 as it is in the same zone? That's what I initially thought but there was a 'helper' at the site who said it was £2.50 single (no cash taken at machines) no problem paying that though if no one is ever at the entrance and it's not pouring with rain I might as well park and walk for nothing if there not bothered about it, probably soon as more people get wind of it they will control access / use of bus more rigouresly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 I use X1, X3, X4, X6, X7, X8, X9, 71 or 506. Catch from Bus station or Centre opposite Colston Street. They all stop at the roundabout where the Merc Garage used to be. Can’t imaging that the M bus is as regular or the stop is as close to Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 2, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 An interesting website detailing the M2 route A view videos embedded in the report that show the route around Ashton Gate https://busandtrainuser.com/2018/09/04/bristols-latest-metrobus-m2-begins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, phantom said: An interesting website detailing the M2 route A view videos embedded in the report that show the route around Ashton Gate https://busandtrainuser.com/2018/09/04/bristols-latest-metrobus-m2-begins/ Thanks Phantom. I didn’t realise that the metro bus won’t stop at AG on matchdays because of capacity issues. Makes sense from their pov I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Living in South Bristol I get to see lots of empty M2 metro buses running, especially midweek daytimes! Thanks for that George and Marvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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