Milton Keynes Coachway

[rockyracoon]

I'm picking up my parents from here on Friday (they're getting off a coach), is there anywhere for me to park if I'm early.

Thanks for any replies.

[sherrardk]

It's only 3.5 miles from Newport Pagnell service station. It didn't used to have any parking as such and I wouldn't venture too far into Milton Keynes if you are not used to it.

[rockyracoon]

Hmmm, apparently there's big coach pick up/drop off point so I was wondering how all these people get picked up and dropped off.

Thanks Sherr :)

[rockyracoon]

Sorry, just to add it's just off the M1, no where near the centre of MK.

[Buenchico]

Milton Keynes Coachway serves two functions. It's not also a stopping point for National Express coaches but also a Park & Ride car park for visitors to Milton Keynes. There are 350 spaces and, since the parking element of the Park & Ride service is free, you won't have to pay.

Here's a picture:
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/50107000/jpg/_50107325_parkride.jpg
As you can see, the parking area is immediately next to the bus terminal building.

[Buenchico]

>>> It's not also ?????

Bloody 'ell. I've touched a drop of booze yet!

[sherrardk]

Thinking about it, it must be nearly 20 years since I was last there (sorry, complete idiot brain attack!). It must have changed so much in that time.

[rockyracoon]

Lol, thanks Chris, at least I know I'll be able to park up if I get there a bit early.

[rockyracoon]

Sherr, that photo looks like it's pretty new, though of course we don't know when it was taken ;)

[sherrardk]

It's been recently tarted up (according to the web site) - it was depressing when I went there.

[sddsddean]

As said, its all just been rebuilt (did a lot of work in there myself). As Chris says, its a P+R site, so no problem parking and you now have a vaguely decent building to wait in. Come off the M1 at J14 and turn west toward MK...the entrance is about 100 yds on the left and then well signed.

[rockyracoon]

Thank you :)