Boughton Park and Ride Car Park Parking, Chester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CH3 5FA
- Capacity
- ~1034 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Boughton Park and Ride Car Park
Boughton Park and Ride Car Park provides park and ride parking on the edge of Chester, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 1034 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. Parking is free of charge.
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
Boughton Park and Ride Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 1034 spaces, that is roughly 724 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 310 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 Chester
Chester has a good range of parking with 24 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Boughton Park and Ride Car Park have?
Boughton Park and Ride Car Park in Chester has approximately 1034 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Boughton Park and Ride Car Park?
Parking at Boughton Park and Ride Car Park is free of charge.
When is Boughton Park and Ride Car Park busiest?
Boughton Park and Ride Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Boughton Park and Ride Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Boughton Park and Ride Car Park is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Boughton Park and Ride Car Park?
Boughton Park and Ride Car Park is a park and ride car park with surface parking.