Newcraighall Park and Ride Parking, Musselburgh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Newcraighall Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 408 of ~609 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Newcraighall Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 579 of ~609 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH21 8QS
- Capacity
- ~609 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Scotrail
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 Newcraighall Park and Ride
Drivers heading into Musselburgh can leave their vehicle at Newcraighall Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. With around 609 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Scotrail operates this car park.
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.
Busyness in detail
Newcraighall Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 609 spaces, that is roughly 396 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 213 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 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 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 408 of ~609 spaces in use.
When is Newcraighall Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Newcraighall Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 579 of ~609 spaces free.
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.