Park & Ride Parking, Coatbridge
Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full. The best time to find a space at Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- ML5 2EW
- Type
- Park and ride
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Blair Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Gartsherrie Bowling Club (318m), Blairhill (332m), Former Gartsherrie Primary School (347m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 16 | 35 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Park & Ride
Drivers heading into Coatbridge can leave their vehicle at Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use.
Busyness in detail
Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. 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 Coatbridge
Park & Ride is one of just 3 car parks in Coatbridge, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Park & Ride full, Blair Road Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Park & Ride
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Gartsherrie Bowling Club, about 318 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 142 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
Is parking free at Park & Ride?
Parking at Park & Ride is free of charge.
When is Park & Ride busiest?
Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full.
When is Park & Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full.
What kind of car park is Park & Ride?
Park & Ride is a park and ride car park.