Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A Parking, Durham

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. With around 424 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. Durham County Council operates this car park.

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

Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 424 spaces, that is roughly 318 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 106 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 Durham

With 30 car parks in Durham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A full, Coach Parking (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.