837 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode
SP5 3BY
Capacity
~837 spaces (estimated)
Type
Park and ride
Parking
Surface
Operator
Salisbury Reds

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Petersfinger Park & Ride, Salisbury.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon17426371716763585854422513400
Tue17426371716763585854422513400
Wed17426371716763585854422513400
Thu17426371716763585854422513400
Fri1738586767635854545038218400
Sat481317212121171713844000
Sun0448888844400000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Petersfinger Park & Ride

Drivers heading into Salisbury can leave their vehicle at Petersfinger Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. At approximately 837 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Salisbury Reds operates this car park.

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. 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.

Busyness in detail

Petersfinger Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 837 spaces, that is roughly 586 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 251 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 Salisbury

Salisbury has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Petersfinger Park & Ride have?

Petersfinger Park & Ride in Salisbury has approximately 837 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Petersfinger Park & Ride busiest?

Petersfinger Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.

When is Petersfinger Park & Ride quietest?

The quietest period for Petersfinger Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Petersfinger Park & Ride?

Petersfinger Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Salisbury Reds.

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