Madingley Road Park & Ride Parking, Cambridge
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 Madingley Road Park & Ride
Madingley Road Park & Ride is a park and ride facility in Cambridge, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 930 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. 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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Madingley Road Park & Ride have?
Madingley Road Park & Ride in Cambridge has approximately 930 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Madingley Road Park & Ride?
Madingley Road Park & Ride is a paid car park.
When is Madingley Road Park & Ride busiest?
Madingley Road Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Madingley Road Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Madingley Road Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Madingley Road Park & Ride?
Madingley Road Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Cambridgeshire County Council.