Colchester Park and Ride Parking, Colchester
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 Colchester Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Colchester, Colchester Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. At approximately 1253 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Colchester
Colchester has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Colchester Park and Ride have?
Colchester Park and Ride in Colchester has approximately 1253 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Colchester Park and Ride busiest?
Colchester Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Colchester Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Colchester Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Colchester Park and Ride?
Colchester Park and Ride is a park and ride car park.