Park and Ride Parking, Derby
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 Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Derby, Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. There are around 137 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area.
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. With 137 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Parking in Derby
Derby has an extensive choice of parking with over 44 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Should you find Park and Ride full, Park and Ride (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Park and Ride have?
Park and Ride in Derby has approximately 137 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Park and Ride busiest?
Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Park and Ride?
Park and Ride is a park and ride car park.