Babraham Road Park & Ride site Parking, Cambridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Babraham Road Park & Ride site is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 1464 of ~1978 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Babraham Road Park & Ride site is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 1859 of ~1978 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CB22 3BF
- Capacity
- ~1978 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Operator
- Cambridgeshire County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 39 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Babraham Road Park & Ride site
Babraham Road Park & Ride site provides park and ride parking on the edge of Cambridge, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. With around 1978 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. The car park is managed by Cambridgeshire County Council.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Babraham Road Park & Ride site is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 1978 spaces, that is roughly 1484 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 494 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Babraham Road Park & Ride site have?
Babraham Road Park & Ride site in Cambridge has approximately 1978 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Babraham Road Park & Ride site busiest?
Babraham Road Park & Ride site is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 1464 of ~1978 spaces in use.
When is Babraham Road Park & Ride site quietest?
The best time to find a space at Babraham Road Park & Ride site is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 1859 of ~1978 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Babraham Road Park & Ride site?
Babraham Road Park & Ride site is a park and ride car park, operated by Cambridgeshire County Council.