Dunsilly Park and Ride Parking, Antrim
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Dunsilly Park and Ride
Dunsilly Park and Ride is a park and ride facility in Antrim, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. With approximately 250 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking. The car park is managed by DfI.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Antrim
Antrim has 3 car parks in total, so Dunsilly Park and Ride is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Dunsilly Park and Ride have?
Dunsilly Park and Ride in Antrim has approximately 250 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Dunsilly Park and Ride?
Parking at Dunsilly Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Dunsilly Park and Ride busiest?
Dunsilly Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Dunsilly Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Dunsilly Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Dunsilly Park and Ride?
Dunsilly Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by DfI.