Dunsilly Park and Ride Parking, Antrim
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT41 2JH
- Capacity
- ~250 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- DfI
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 16 | 35 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Dunsilly Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Antrim, Dunsilly Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. There are around 250 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. DfI operates this car park.
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. With 250 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Dunsilly Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 250 spaces, that is roughly 162 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 88 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 Antrim
Dunsilly Park and Ride is one of just 3 car parks in Antrim, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
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.