Portway Park and Ride Parking, Penwortham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Portway Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 182 of ~272 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Portway Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 258 of ~272 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PR1 8PQ
- Capacity
- ~272 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Stagecoach (Preston Bus)
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 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 24 | 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 Portway Park and Ride
Drivers heading into Penwortham can leave their vehicle at Portway Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. There are around 272 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. It is operated by Stagecoach (Preston Bus).
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Portway Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 272 spaces, that is roughly 177 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 95 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 Penwortham
Penwortham has 2 car parks in total, so Portway Park and Ride is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Portway Park and Ride have?
Portway Park and Ride in Penwortham has approximately 272 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Portway Park and Ride busiest?
Portway Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 182 of ~272 spaces in use.
When is Portway Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Portway Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 258 of ~272 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Portway Park and Ride?
Portway Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Stagecoach (Preston Bus).