Dundonald Park & Ride Parking, Dundonald
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Dundonald Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 380 of 520 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Dundonald Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 494 of 520 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT16 1JS
- Capacity
- 520 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Translink NI
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Dunlady Road
Nearby landmarks: Lidl (124m), Dundonald Post Office (224m), Tor Bank School (231m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 60 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Dundonald Park & Ride
As a park and ride in Dundonald, Dundonald Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 520 spaces, 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. The car park is managed by Translink NI.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Dundonald Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 520 spaces, that is roughly 390 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 130 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 Dundonald
There are 6 car parks across Dundonald, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Dundonald Park & Ride full, Multi-Storey Car Park (around 700m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Dundonald Park & Ride
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops. The closest landmark is Lidl (supermarket), about 124 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Dundonald Park & Ride have?
Dundonald Park & Ride in Dundonald has 520 parking spaces.
When is Dundonald Park & Ride busiest?
Dundonald Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 380 of 520 spaces in use.
When is Dundonald Park & Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Dundonald Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 494 of 520 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Dundonald Park & Ride?
Dundonald Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Translink NI.