Trumpington Park and Ride Parking, Cambridge

About Trumpington Park and Ride

Trumpington Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Cambridge, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 2236 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. 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

Trumpington Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 2236 spaces, that is roughly 1677 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 559 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.