Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride Parking, Preston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride
As a park and ride in Preston, Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 447 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.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Preston
Preston has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is full, Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride have?
Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride in Preston has approximately 447 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride busiest?
Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride?
Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.