Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A 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 & Ride - Car Park A
As a park and ride in Durham, Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. At approximately 424 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. Durham County Council operates this car park.
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.
Parking in Durham
There are 30 car parks across Durham, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Coach Parking is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A have?
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A in Durham has approximately 424 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A?
Parking at Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is free of charge.
When is Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A busiest?
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A quietest?
The quietest period for Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A?
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.