Portadown Train Station Park and Ride Parking, Portadown
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT62 3LP
- Capacity
- ~412 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Northern Ireland Railways
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 Portadown Train Station Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Portadown, Portadown Train Station Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 412 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Northern Ireland Railways.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Portadown Train Station Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 412 spaces, that is roughly 268 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 144 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 Portadown
Portadown has 2 car parks in total, so Portadown Train Station Park and Ride is an important option for the area. The nearest alternative is Wilson Street Park and Ride, around 500m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Portadown Train Station Park and Ride have?
Portadown Train Station Park and Ride in Portadown has approximately 412 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Portadown Train Station Park and Ride?
Parking at Portadown Train Station Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Portadown Train Station Park and Ride busiest?
Portadown Train Station Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Portadown Train Station Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Portadown Train Station Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Portadown Train Station Park and Ride?
Portadown Train Station Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Northern Ireland Railways.