Filey Road Park and Ride Parking, Scarborough
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 Filey Road Park and Ride
Filey Road Park and Ride is a park and ride facility in Scarborough, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. At approximately 600 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by North Yorkshire Council.
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.
Parking in Scarborough
There are 9 car parks across Scarborough, so you have options if your first choice is full.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Filey Road Park and Ride have?
Filey Road Park and Ride in Scarborough has approximately 600 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Filey Road Park and Ride?
Parking at Filey Road Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Filey Road Park and Ride busiest?
Filey Road Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Filey Road Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Filey Road Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Filey Road Park and Ride?
Filey Road Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by North Yorkshire Council.