Lough Rad Park & Ride Parking, Lurgan
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT66 6NQ
- Capacity
- ~105 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- DfI Roads Service NI
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 Lough Rad Park & Ride
Lough Rad Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Lurgan, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At roughly 105 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by DfI Roads Service NI.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. With 105 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Lough Rad Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 105 spaces, that is roughly 68 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 37 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 Lurgan
Lurgan has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Lough Rad Park & Ride is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Lough Rad Park & Ride have?
Lough Rad Park & Ride in Lurgan has approximately 105 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Lough Rad Park & Ride?
Parking at Lough Rad Park & Ride is free of charge.
When is Lough Rad Park & Ride busiest?
Lough Rad Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Lough Rad Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Lough Rad Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Lough Rad Park & Ride?
Lough Rad Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by DfI Roads Service NI.