Preston Bus Station Parking, Preston

1100 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Preston Bus Station is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 1001 of 1100 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Preston Bus Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 759 of 1100 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PR1 1YT
Capacity: 1100 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Surface: Concrete
Nearest road: Tithebarn Street
Other car parks within 500m: 12

Nearby landmarks: Preston Bus Station (13m), St. John's Shopping Centre (101m), B&M Home Store (103m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Preston Bus Station, Preston.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Preston Bus Station

Positioned within walking distance of Preston’s main streets, Preston Bus Station caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 1100 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Preston Bus Station is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 1100 spaces, that is roughly 990 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 110 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Preston

There are 19 car parks across Preston, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Preston Bus Station full, B&M Customer Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Preston Bus Station

Within a 500-metre walk there are 12 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Preston Bus Station (bus station), about 13 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 140 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 12 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 36 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 23.0 metres, which is around 7 decks — roughly 157 spaces per deck.

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 Preston Bus Station have?

Preston Bus Station in Preston has 1100 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Preston Bus Station?

Preston Bus Station is a paid car park.

When is Preston Bus Station busiest?

Preston Bus Station is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 1001 of 1100 spaces in use.

When is Preston Bus Station quietest?

The best time to find a space at Preston Bus Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 759 of 1100 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Preston Bus Station?

Preston Bus Station is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

B&M Customer Car Park 157m away Lords Walk Car Park 168m away Church Street Car Park 197m away SIP Car Parks 255m away Animate Car Park 261m away

More car parks in Preston

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0