Halbeath Park & Ride Parking, Cowdenbeath
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- KY11 7EJ
- Capacity
- ~1021 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Stagecoach / Fife Council
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 Halbeath Park & Ride
Halbeath Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Cowdenbeath, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 1021 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. Stagecoach / Fife Council operates this car park.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Halbeath Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 1021 spaces, that is roughly 664 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 357 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 Cowdenbeath
With only 3 car parks in Cowdenbeath, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Halbeath Park & Ride have?
Halbeath Park & Ride in Cowdenbeath has approximately 1021 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Halbeath Park & Ride?
Parking at Halbeath Park & Ride is free of charge.
When is Halbeath Park & Ride busiest?
Halbeath Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Halbeath Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Halbeath Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Halbeath Park & Ride?
Halbeath Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Stagecoach / Fife Council.