Park and Ride Parking, Ballymena
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 173 of ~222 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 7% full — roughly 206 of ~222 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT43 5ED
- Capacity
- ~222 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 46 | 68 | 78 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 18 | 46 | 68 | 78 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 18 | 46 | 68 | 78 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 18 | 46 | 68 | 78 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 18 | 41 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Park and Ride
Drivers heading into Ballymena can leave their vehicle at Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. There are around 222 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 222 spaces, that is roughly 178 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 44 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 Ballymena
Ballymena has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Park and Ride is full, Ballymoney Road Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Park and Ride have?
Park and Ride in Ballymena has approximately 222 parking spaces.
When is Park and Ride busiest?
Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 173 of ~222 spaces in use.
When is Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 7% full — roughly 206 of ~222 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Park and Ride?
Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.