Tipner Park & Ride Parking, Portsmouth

664 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Tipner Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 471 of 664 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tipner Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 624 of 664 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PO2 8AN
Capacity: 664 spaces
Type: Park and ride
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: First Hampshire
Surface: Paved
Nearest road: Tipner Lane
Other car parks within 500m: 2

Nearby landmarks: Stamshaw Junior School (302m), Pound's Scrap Yard (351m), The Harbour School (362m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Tipner Park & Ride, Portsmouth.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Tipner Park & Ride

Drivers heading into Portsmouth can leave their vehicle at Tipner Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. With around 664 spaces, 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. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by First Hampshire.

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

Tipner Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 664 spaces, that is roughly 465 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 199 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.

What’s near Tipner Park & Ride

There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Stamshaw Junior School (school), about 302 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 97 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Tipner Park & Ride have?

Tipner Park & Ride in Portsmouth has 664 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Tipner Park & Ride?

Tipner Park & Ride is a paid car park.

When is Tipner Park & Ride busiest?

Tipner Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 471 of 664 spaces in use.

When is Tipner Park & Ride quietest?

The best time to find a space at Tipner Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 624 of 664 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Tipner Park & Ride?

Tipner Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by First Hampshire.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0