Salcombe Park & Ride Parking, Salcombe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Salcombe Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 153 of ~209 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Salcombe Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 199 of ~209 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ8 8FG
- Capacity
- ~209 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Salcombe Town Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 43 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 60 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Salcombe Park & Ride
Drivers heading into Salcombe can leave their vehicle at Salcombe Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. There are around 209 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Salcombe Town Council.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Salcombe Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 209 spaces, that is roughly 157 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 52 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 Salcombe
Salcombe has 3 car parks in total, so Salcombe Park & Ride is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Salcombe Park & Ride have?
Salcombe Park & Ride in Salcombe has approximately 209 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Salcombe Park & Ride?
Salcombe Park & Ride is a paid car park.
When is Salcombe Park & Ride busiest?
Salcombe Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 153 of ~209 spaces in use.
When is Salcombe Park & Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Salcombe Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 199 of ~209 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Salcombe Park & Ride?
Salcombe Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Salcombe Town Council.