Park & Ride Parking, Poole
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH17 7XH
- Capacity
- ~503 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 39 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Park & Ride
As a park and ride in Poole, Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 503 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.
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
Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 503 spaces, that is roughly 377 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 126 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 Poole
With 28 car parks in Poole, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Park & Ride have?
Park & Ride in Poole has approximately 503 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Park & Ride busiest?
Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Park & Ride?
Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.