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
Drivers heading into Derby can leave their vehicle at Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. With around 310 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
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.
Parking in Derby
Derby has an extensive choice of parking with over 44 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Park and Ride is full, Park and Ride is just a short walk away and worth considering. 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 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 with surface parking.