Porth Park & Ride Parking, Porth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CF39 9SR
- Capacity
- ~85 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Operator
- Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 45 | 68 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 45 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 18 | 45 | 68 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 45 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 18 | 45 | 68 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 45 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 18 | 45 | 68 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 45 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 18 | 40 | 63 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Porth Park & Ride
Porth Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Porth, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. The car park has approximately 85 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. The car park is managed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
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 85 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Porth Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 85 spaces, that is roughly 64 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 Porth
There are 6 car parks across Porth, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Porth Park & Ride full, Pontypridd Road 2 Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Porth Park & Ride have?
Porth Park & Ride in Porth has approximately 85 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Porth Park & Ride busiest?
Porth Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Porth Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Porth Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Porth Park & Ride?
Porth Park & Ride is a park and ride car park, operated by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.