Bedford Park & Ride Parking, Kempston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- MK42 9XF
- Capacity
- ~683 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 14 | 32 | 51 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Bedford Park & Ride
Bedford Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Kempston, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 683 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
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
Bedford Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 683 spaces, that is roughly 410 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 273 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 Kempston
With only 2 car parks in Kempston, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Bedford Park & Ride have?
Bedford Park & Ride in Kempston has approximately 683 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Bedford Park & Ride busiest?
Bedford Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Bedford Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Bedford Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Bedford Park & Ride?
Bedford Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.