Bridge of Don Park & Ride Parking, Aberdeen

650 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Bridge of Don Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 462 of 650 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Bridge of Don Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 611 of 650 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: AB23 8BL
Capacity: 650 spaces
Type: Park and ride
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Height limit: 2.1m
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Ellon Road

Opening hours: 24/7

Nearby landmarks: McDonald's (112m), King Roberts Way (168m), Starbucks (178m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Bridge of Don Park & Ride, Aberdeen.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Bridge of Don Park & Ride

Bridge of Don Park & Ride is a park and ride facility in Aberdeen, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 650 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here.

When to Visit

As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. 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

Bridge of Don Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 650 spaces, that is roughly 455 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 195 free. Quietest times: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Aberdeen

There are 24 car parks across Aberdeen, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.

What’s near Bridge of Don Park & Ride

Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 places to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is McDonald’s (takeaway), about 112 metres away. The main cluster of places to eat and drink sits roughly 138 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Bridge of Don Park & Ride have?

Bridge of Don Park & Ride in Aberdeen has 650 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Bridge of Don Park & Ride?

Parking at Bridge of Don Park & Ride is free of charge.

When is Bridge of Don Park & Ride busiest?

Bridge of Don Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 462 of 650 spaces in use.

When is Bridge of Don Park & Ride quietest?

The best time to find a space at Bridge of Don Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 611 of 650 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Bridge of Don Park & Ride?

Bridge of Don Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0