Ellon Park & Ride Parking, Ellon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Ellon Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 345 of ~515 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Ellon Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 489 of ~515 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- AB41 9RY
- Capacity
- ~515 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Aberdeenshire Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 16 | 35 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
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. Aberdeenshire 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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Ellon Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 515 spaces, that is roughly 335 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 180 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 Ellon
With only 3 car parks in Ellon, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
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 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 345 of ~515 spaces in use.
When is Ellon Park & Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Ellon Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 489 of ~515 spaces free.
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.