Hermiston Park and Ride Parking, Balerno
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 Hermiston Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Balerno, Hermiston Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 566 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here.
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. 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.
Parking in Balerno
Balerno has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Hermiston Park and Ride is busy. If Hermiston Park and Ride is full, Car Park A is around 500m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Hermiston Park and Ride have?
Hermiston Park and Ride in Balerno has approximately 566 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Hermiston Park and Ride?
Parking at Hermiston Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Hermiston Park and Ride busiest?
Hermiston Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Hermiston Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Hermiston Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Hermiston Park and Ride?
Hermiston Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.