Colchester Park and Ride Parking, Colchester

Q: "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)."

Q: "When is Colchester Park and Ride busiest?"

"Colchester Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 890 of ~1253 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Colchester Park and Ride quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Colchester Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 1178 of ~1253 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Colchester Park and Ride?"

"Colchester Park and Ride is a park and ride car park."

1253 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Colchester Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 890 of ~1253 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Colchester Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 1178 of ~1253 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: CO4 5YX
Capacity: ~1253 spaces (estimated)
Type: Park and ride

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Colchester Park and Ride, Colchester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Colchester Park and Ride

Drivers heading into Colchester can leave their vehicle at Colchester Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. With around 1253 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Colchester Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 1253 spaces, that is roughly 877 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 376 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 Colchester

There are 19 car parks across Colchester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.

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 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 890 of ~1253 spaces in use.

When is Colchester Park and Ride quietest?

The best time to find a space at Colchester Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 1178 of ~1253 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Colchester Park and Ride?

Colchester Park and Ride is a park and ride car park.

More car parks in Colchester

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0