Madingley Road Park & Ride Parking, Cambridge

About Madingley Road Park & Ride

Drivers heading into Cambridge can leave their vehicle at Madingley Road Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. With around 930 spaces, 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. Parking here is paid. 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

Madingley Road Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 930 spaces, that is roughly 698 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 232 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 Cambridge

With 25 car parks in Cambridge, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.