Dartmouth Park and Ride Parking, Dartmouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Dartmouth Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 375 of ~528 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Dartmouth Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 496 of ~528 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ6 0JL
- Capacity
- ~528 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 Dartmouth Park and Ride
Dartmouth Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Dartmouth, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 528 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.
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. 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
Dartmouth Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 528 spaces, that is roughly 370 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 158 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 Dartmouth
Dartmouth has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Dartmouth Park and Ride is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Dartmouth Park and Ride have?
Dartmouth Park and Ride in Dartmouth has approximately 528 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Dartmouth Park and Ride?
Dartmouth Park and Ride is a paid car park.
When is Dartmouth Park and Ride busiest?
Dartmouth Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 375 of ~528 spaces in use.
When is Dartmouth Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Dartmouth Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 496 of ~528 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Dartmouth Park and Ride?
Dartmouth Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.