Newmarket Road Park and 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 Newmarket Road Park and Ride
Drivers heading into Cambridge can leave their vehicle at Newmarket Road Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. At approximately 770 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. 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.
Parking in Cambridge
There are 25 car parks across Cambridge, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Newmarket Road Park and Ride full, Newmarket Road Park and Ride (about 150m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Newmarket Road Park and Ride have?
Newmarket Road Park and Ride in Cambridge has approximately 770 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Newmarket Road Park and Ride?
Parking at Newmarket Road Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Newmarket Road Park and Ride busiest?
Newmarket Road Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Newmarket Road Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Newmarket Road Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Newmarket Road Park and Ride?
Newmarket Road Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Cambridgeshire County Council.