Yardley Wood Park & Ride Parking, Shirley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- B28 0DL
- Capacity
- ~138 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 16 | 35 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Yardley Wood Park & Ride
Drivers heading into Shirley can leave their vehicle at Yardley Wood Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. At roughly 138 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Yardley Wood Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 138 spaces, that is roughly 90 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 48 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 Shirley
Shirley has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Yardley Wood Park & Ride is busy. If Yardley Wood Park & Ride is full, Yardley Wood Park & Ride is just a short walk away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Yardley Wood Park & Ride have?
Yardley Wood Park & Ride in Shirley has approximately 138 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Yardley Wood Park & Ride busiest?
Yardley Wood Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Yardley Wood Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Yardley Wood Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Yardley Wood Park & Ride?
Yardley Wood Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.