Milton Park and Ride Parking, Cambridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CB24 6ZE
- Capacity
- ~1599 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- 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 Milton Park and Ride
Milton Park and 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 1599 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Cambridgeshire County Council operates this car park.
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
Milton Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 1599 spaces, that is roughly 1199 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 400 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
There are 25 car parks across Cambridge, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Milton Park and Ride have?
Milton Park and Ride in Cambridge has approximately 1599 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Milton Park and Ride busiest?
Milton Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Milton Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Milton Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Milton Park and Ride?
Milton Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Cambridgeshire County Council.