Filey Road Park and Ride Parking, Scarborough
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- YO11 3JY
- Capacity
- ~600 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- North Yorkshire 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 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
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. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking. North Yorkshire Council 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
Filey Road Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 600 spaces, that is roughly 420 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 180 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 Scarborough
Scarborough has 9 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Filey Road Park and Ride is busy.
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.