Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B Parking, Durham
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 Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B
Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B provides park and ride parking on the edge of Durham, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. With approximately 289 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
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 289 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Parking in Durham
With 30 car parks in Durham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A, about 150m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B have?
Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B in Durham has approximately 289 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B?
Parking at Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B is free of charge.
When is Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B busiest?
Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B quietest?
The quietest period for Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B?
Belmont Park and Ride - Car Park B is a park and ride car park with surface parking.