Howlands Park & Ride Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Howlands Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 244 of ~330 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Howlands Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 310 of ~330 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 3LD
- Capacity
- ~330 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Operator
- Durham County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 39 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Howlands Park & Ride
As a park and ride in Durham, Howlands Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. This is a major parking facility with approximately 330 spaces, one of the largest in the area. The car park is managed by Durham County Council.
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
Howlands Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 330 spaces, that is roughly 248 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 82 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
Durham has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Howlands Park & Ride is full, Howlands Park & Ride is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Howlands Park & Ride have?
Howlands Park & Ride in Durham has approximately 330 parking spaces.
When is Howlands Park & Ride busiest?
Howlands Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 244 of ~330 spaces in use.
When is Howlands Park & Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Howlands Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 310 of ~330 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Howlands Park & Ride?
Howlands Park & Ride is a park and ride car park, operated by Durham County Council.