Bicester Park and Ride Parking, Bicester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Bicester Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 412 of ~580 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Bicester Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 545 of ~580 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OX25 2BX
- Capacity
- ~580 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Oxfordshire CC
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Bicester Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Bicester, Bicester Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 580 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. Oxfordshire CC 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. 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
Bicester Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 580 spaces, that is roughly 406 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 174 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 Bicester
With 8 car parks in Bicester, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Bicester Park and Ride have?
Bicester Park and Ride in Bicester has approximately 580 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Bicester Park and Ride?
Parking at Bicester Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Bicester Park and Ride busiest?
Bicester Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 412 of ~580 spaces in use.
When is Bicester Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Bicester Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 545 of ~580 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Bicester Park and Ride?
Bicester Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Oxfordshire CC.