Park and Ride Parking, Derby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 229 of ~310 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 291 of ~310 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DE24 8JB
- Capacity
- ~310 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 39 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
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. At approximately 310 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.
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.
Busyness in detail
Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 310 spaces, that is roughly 232 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 78 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 Derby
Derby offers over 44 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Park and Ride is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. 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 310 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Park and Ride busiest?
Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 229 of ~310 spaces in use.
When is Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 291 of ~310 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Park and Ride?
Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.