Public transport from Tranquil Parks in 2025

In this report, we have researched the Tranquil Parks that have public transport within a mile of the park gate. We hope this helps with your holiday planning. 

There are several good reasons why you might be looking for a touring park with public transport nearby. If you have a large motorhome or campervan, for example, you might want to leave your wheels behind due to parking issues and low emission zone charge, for example, or simply to avoid packing up again once you are settled on your pitch!

Public transport can be a great way to explore; some bus routes are famously scenic and most bus fares are great value, especially if you travel off peak and/or have a bus pass! Many people prefer not to drive in unfamiliar places or simply like to do something different on holiday, like take a bus. It can be a relaxing way to get around because when you’re on holiday, time is your own!

 

Places you can walk to

It’s worth bearing in mind that many parks also have places to visit, amenities and local walks directly from the park, as well as amenities on site, so you could find all you need without having to travel – see Places you can walk to from our parks. When it comes to exploring towns and cities, it’s often possible to park large vehicles at Park & Rides, so we have provided this information where available. Car hire and taxi information is also given at many Tranquil Parks – ask the park team if you don’t see the information displayed.

The South West

Trethem Mill Touring Park near St St Mawes in Cornwall

The local bus service for Trethem Mill Touring Park is the no. 50 from Truro to St Mawes. It stops at the bottom of the lane, about 450 metres from the Trethem Mill entrance, and you can see the timetable on the park’s website.

Excellent ‘Tally Ho’ bus service from Parkland Site entrance

Parkland Caravan Camping and Glamping Site near Kingsbridge and Salcombe in South Devon has an excellent bus service right from the park entrance, which is very convenient for exploring the area. 

The local ‘Tally Ho’ 164 service operates between Totnes, Kingsbridge and Salcombe with an hourly service (limited evening and Sunday timetable). If you catch the bus down into Kingsbridge you can wander around the shops, visit the Cookworthy museum or explore the Farmers’ market. You can continue your journey to the resort of Salcombe to enjoy unique shopping, excellent dining and stunning views. 

From Kingsbridge you can change buses to go to Dartmouth, home of Royal Britannia Naval College and the ideal place for a river cruise, or perhaps you would prefer a shopping day in Plymouth (Stagecoach 93), the Barbican area is also worth an explore as it’s full of galleries and antique shops. Elizabethan Totnes is also accessible by bus, from Totnes you will also find connecting services to the English Riviera.

Back of Beyond near the New Forest and Dorset coast

A limited bus service to the nearby town, Ringwood, stops at the bottom of the Back of Beyond Touring Camping & Glamping Park approach lane, so guests often use local taxis. From Ringwood, the local market town, there are frequent buses to Bournemouth and Salisbury, or in summer catch a New Forest Tour open-top safari bus. See public transport information on the park’s website.

 

Buses from Greenacres Touring Park, Wellington, Somerset

Wellington is on the Taunton to Tiverton route. This is a frequent bus service and the bus stop is around 10 minutes’ walk from Greenacres Touring Park. If you travel to Tiverton and Taunton you can reach many interesting destinations. The timetable is in the park’s  information room, along with a list of taxi services and car hire firms. 

Exe Valley Caravan Site, Exmoor National Park, Somerset

The bus service to Minehead and Dulverton stops adjacent to the entrance of Exe Valley Caravan Site and the bus timetable is posted on the park’s website, as is a selection of local walks, one of which is a walk to Dulverton (about 6 miles) and a bus back. A hire car is now available in Dulverton. 

If using public transport, you can pick up the Exmoor Coaster from Minehead (or Bridgetown or Dunster if you’re driving). The views from the top deck of Exmoor and the dramatic Somerset-Devon coast never disappoint.

Waterrow Touring Park, near Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset

A local bus service to Taunton, Bampton, South Molton and other areas stops outside the Waterrow Touring Park entrance. Buses run every 2 hours Monday to Saturday and there should be a timetable on display, or you can ask in reception.

 

Wells Touring Park

The bus service that runs between Wells and Weston-super-Mare stops just outside the entrance to Wells Touring Park. Buses run approximately every 2 hours, Monday to Saturday. There’s also a less frequent bus to Bristol. Ask the park for details.

 

Community bus and carnival transport from the Old Oaks, Glastonbury

The Glastonbury Tor Bus stops about 3/4 mile uphill from Old Oaks Touring Camping & Glamping Park. This bus runs every hour from 10am to 5pm between the beginning of April and the end of September. Places to stop at include Glastonbury Abbey and the Chalice Well and gardens, as well as the Rural Life Museum, and the Tor (where parking is difficult). Old Oaks will be organising coach transport from the park to Bridgwater Carnival, which will be held on 1 November 2025.

New service for Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park

Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park in Bishop Sutton now has a new, frequent bus service serving Bristol and the local villages directly, with connections to Bath and Wells. The ‘Chew Valley Cat’ service, named after the (apparently) cat-shaped route, operates 7 days a week and is dog-friendly. The park has published the timetable and details of connections on its website.

The park has its own car for hire. This is now dog friendly and is still good value for money.

24 hour bus service passes Briarfields

Briarfields Motel and Touring Park is just 2 miles outside Cheltenham, 6 miles from Historic Gloucester and conveniently located on the bus route which links them. The bus stop is directly outside the park and buses run every 15 minutes and at longer intervals throughout the night.

From Cheltenham you can catch buses to Oxford, Cirencester and Tewkesbury, and from Gloucester, you can head out to the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. The park-and-ride into Cheltenham is a 5-10 minute walk from the site.

Wales

South Wales Touring Park at Llwynifan Farm

There are bus stops near South Wales Touring Park and in the local village, Llangennech, a 10-15 minute walk. You’ll find regular services to Llanelli or Swansea.

The Heart of Wales Railway also goes through Llangennech and it takes 15 minutes to walk to the train station. This rural railway connects Swansea and Shrewsbury and runs 7 days a week through rural uplands. A local car hire company will collect you from the park and bring you back, or you can arrange to leave the car at the park.

Red Kite Touring Park, Powys

From the local town of Llanidloes, which is about a 15-minute walk from Red Kite Touring Park, you can catch a bus to several interesting destinations, such as Aberystwyth, Welshpool and Shrewsbury.

 

Yr Helyg / The Willows near Abersoch on the Llŷn Peninsula

If you walk down to the local village, Mynytho, from Yr Helyg / The Willows Caravab & Camping Park – it takes less than 10 minutes – you’ll find several buses serving the village. These go to Pwllheli via Abersoch and Aberdaron. 

 

Tyddyn Du Touring Park, Penmaenmawr on the North Wales coast

There’s a bus stop near the entrance to Tyddyn Du Touring Park, where you can catch buses to Conwy and other nearby towns.

West Midlands

Somers Wood Caravan Park, Meriden, North Warwickshire

A regular bus service – the X1 Birmingham to Coventry – stops off in Meriden Village, about a mile away from Somers Wood Caravan Park. It runs every 30 minutes until midnight and stops at the Birmingham International Railway Station which is also the stop for the NEC. (Photo attribution below.)

The nearest train station is in the next village, Hampton-in-Arden, 2 miles away. Parking is free and there are regular trains into Birmingham and Coventry.

Sunnyside Farm, just outside Shrewsbury

Situated about 5 miles from Shrewsbury town centre, there’s a bus stop opposite the local pub about 800 yards from the entrance to Sunnyside Farm Caravan Park & Fishery. Buses from this stop go into town, passing many local amenities en route, such as takeaways and supermarkets. These buses also go to local market towns Whitchurch and Wem.

A Park & Ride is a short drive away in a large Tesco car park, right next to the bus station.

East of England

Fields End Water, Doddington, Cambridgeshire

Three buses a day pass the entrance to Fields End Water Caravan Park, Lodges & Fishery. They go to Doddington, March, March railway station, Tesco and Wisbech.

 

Keal Lodge Caravan Park, Deeping St James

Close to the Rutland and Cambridgeshire borders, Keal Lodge Caravan Park is just within the southern tip of Lincolnshire. The nearest bus stop is a 10-20 minute walk from the site, providing services to local destinations. From Market Deeping (2 miles away) there are buses to Bourne, Peterborough, Stanford and Spalding, among other places see the timetable. You can also park in Market Deeping for a whole day for a nominal charge.

 

Two Mills Touring Park, North Walsham, Norfolk

Simply wait in the entrance of the country inn opposite Two Mills Touring Park, and the bus will stop on demand and take you to the local village, North Walsham, which you can also reach on foot in about 20 minutes.

The Travel Hub in the village has buses going to Norwich, Cromer, Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea, passing through numerous villages on the way. North Walsham also has a railway station with trains to Wroxham, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds and King’s Lynn. Another option for visiting Norwich is the Park & Ride.

East Midlands

Delph Bank Touring Park, Fleet Hargate, Lincolnshire

A regular bus service stops a few yards from Delph Bank Touring Park entrance to Spalding and King’s Lynn. Buses run every 30-60 minutes, 7 days a week.

Grooby’s Pit, near Skegness, Lincolnshire

If you want to visit Skegness or Spilsby, the Call Connect minibus will pick you up from the gates of Grooby’s Pit. You need to order the minibus service in advance. It’s free if you have a bus pass and it’s dog friendly. Alternatively, you can reach the nearby railway station, Thorpe Culvert, in less than 5 minutes by foot as it’s only 250 metres down the road. Trains only stop once in the morning and once in the  afternoon for Skegness or Nottignham at this small station, but they stop hourly at Wainfleet which is 2 miles away, and which also has a bus service to Boston. (Photo attribution below.)

Cherry Tree Springs, Sutton On Sea, Lincolnshire

Buses stop hourly at the entrance to Cherry Tree Springs Touring Park. Destinations include Sutton on Sea (1.5 miles away), Mablethorpe, Skegness, Ingoldmells, Louth and Trustthorpe. The bus service does not run in the winter months.

 

Wolds View Country Park, Caistor, Lincolnshire

Buses run from Caistor town centre, about 15 minutes walk from Wolds View Country Park entrance. These buses go to Brigg, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Lincoln and Louth, among other places. There’s also an on demand service through Call Connect Caistor. This runs from Monday to Saturday.

North of England

Blue Rose Country Park, East Riding of Yorkshire

The 2 bus services that stop outside Blue Rose Country Park will take you to the historic town of Beverley. From the town’s bus terminal you can pick up several routes serving the East Coast. You can also get to Hull and Hornsea.

 

York Naburn Lock Caravan Park

York Naburn Lock Caravan Park is close to the historic locks on River Ouse, 4 miles south of York. Buses to York city centre stop by the park entrance and run regularly – see timetable.  For a special trip into York, the Naburn Lock River Bus runs at weekends from March, with additional services during peak holiday periods.

City centre, countryside and coast from York Caravan Park 

York Caravan Park is 2 miles northeast of the city centre and within the ring road. Frequent buses leave from the park gate and it’s only a 10 minute journey into town. See the park’s guide to attractions in York.

The Coastliner buses also run half-hourly from the site. The routes go to Whitby, which is one of the longest bus journeys in the country, taking in the North York Moors National Park, Castle Howard and Malton, among other places. Another Coastliner route goes to Scarborough.

Overbrook Caravan Park, Thornton-le-Dale, North York Moors

The local village of Thornton Le Dale, just a 10 minute walk from Overbrook Caravan Park in North Yorkshire, is well served with buses, including the famous Coastliner. You can reach Scarborough, Whitby, York and Helmsley. Scarborough, Whitby and York also have Park & Ride schemes.

 

Dogs on buses

All the bus companies we looked at require dogs to be on a lead and to keep their paws on the floor and not the seats (although they may be able to sit on your lap). They shouldn’t block the aisle or wheelchair area. Assistance dogs travel free of charge. Other dogs may be limited to one or two per passenger, at the driver’s discretion. The driver may not allow dogs to board if there are already other pets on the bus. Sources: First Bus, Morebus, Scenic buses, The Big Lemon buses. 

 

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