Newcraighall Park and Ride Parking, Musselburgh
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 Newcraighall Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Musselburgh, Newcraighall Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. At approximately 609 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. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Scotrail.
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.
Parking in Musselburgh
There are 5 car parks across Musselburgh, so you have options if your first choice is full.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Newcraighall Park and Ride have?
Newcraighall Park and Ride in Musselburgh has approximately 609 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Newcraighall Park and Ride?
Newcraighall Park and Ride is a paid car park.
When is Newcraighall Park and Ride busiest?
Newcraighall Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Newcraighall Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Newcraighall Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Newcraighall Park and Ride?
Newcraighall Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Scotrail.