Ynys Car Park Parking, Aberdare
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CF44 7RP
- Capacity
- ~531 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Ynys Car Park
If you’re catching a train from Aberdare, Ynys Car Park provides parking within easy reach of the station. This is a major parking facility with approximately 531 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Ynys Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 531 spaces, that is roughly 425 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 106 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Aberdare
Aberdare has 10 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Ynys Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is Duke Street Car Park, about 250m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Ynys Car Park have?
Ynys Car Park in Aberdare has approximately 531 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Ynys Car Park?
Ynys Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Ynys Car Park busiest?
Ynys Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Ynys Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Ynys Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Ynys Car Park?
Ynys Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.