Portway Park and Ride Parking, Penwortham
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 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. With approximately 272 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Stagecoach (Preston Bus).
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. With 272 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
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 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Portway Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Portway Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
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).