Ellon Park & Ride Parking, Ellon
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 Ellon Park & Ride
Ellon Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Ellon, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. With around 515 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), 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. The car park is managed by Aberdeenshire Council.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Ellon
Ellon Park & Ride is one of just 3 car parks in Ellon, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Ellon Park & Ride have?
Ellon Park & Ride in Ellon has approximately 515 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Ellon Park & Ride busiest?
Ellon Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Ellon Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Ellon Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Ellon Park & Ride?
Ellon Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Aberdeenshire Council.