Preston Bus Station Parking, Preston

Q: "How many parking spaces does Preston Bus Station have?"

"Preston Bus Station in Preston has approximately 1100 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Preston Bus Station?"

"Preston Bus Station is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Preston Bus Station busiest?"

"Preston Bus Station tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Preston Bus Station quietest?"

"The quietest period for Preston Bus Station is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Preston Bus Station?"

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

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

Key facts

Postcode: PR1 1YT
Capacity: ~1100 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

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 20 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Preston Bus Station have?

Preston Bus Station in Preston has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Preston Bus Station quietest?

The quietest period for Preston Bus Station is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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

Avenham Multi Storey ~238 spaces Avenham Street Car Park ~189 spaces Car Park, Preston ~100 spaces Car Park, Preston ~150 spaces Fishergate Centre Car Park ~514 spaces Frenchwood Rec Parking ~26 spaces Gamull Shops Car Park ~13 spaces Hill Street Car Park ~76 spaces

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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