Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride Parking, Preston

447 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 317 of ~447 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 420 of ~447 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PR1 4PE
Capacity: ~447 spaces (estimated)
Type: Park and ride
Parking: Surface
Nearest road: Capitol Way
Other car parks within 500m: 3

Nearby landmarks: River Darwen (161m), Thrifty (190m), Capitol Way (217m)

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 19 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.

What’s near Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride

Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is River Darwen, about 161 metres away. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 139 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 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 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 317 of ~447 spaces in use.

When is Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride quietest?

The best time to find a space at Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 420 of ~447 spaces free.

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