"When is Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride busiest?"

"Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm."

"When is Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride quietest?"

"The quietest period for Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

"What kind of car park is Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride?"

"Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking."

Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride Parking, Preston

Q: "How many parking spaces does Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride have?"

"Walton-le-Dale Park \u0026 Ride in Preston has approximately 447 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

447 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: PR1 4PE
Capacity: ~447 spaces (estimated)
Type: Park and ride
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride, Preston.
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 Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride

Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Preston, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. 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

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

Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 447 spaces, that is roughly 313 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 134 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 Preston

With 20 car parks in Preston, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride, about 100m from here. 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.

Nearby Car Parks

Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride 141m away Frenchwood Rec Parking 487m away

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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