Taunton Gateway Park & Ride Parking, Taunton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TA3 5LU
- Capacity
- ~936 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 Taunton Gateway Park & Ride
Taunton Gateway Park & Ride is a park and ride facility in Taunton, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 936 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. 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
Taunton Gateway Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 936 spaces, that is roughly 655 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 281 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 Taunton
Taunton has a good range of parking with 22 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Taunton Gateway Park & Ride have?
Taunton Gateway Park & Ride in Taunton has approximately 936 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Taunton Gateway Park & Ride?
Taunton Gateway Park & Ride is a paid car park.
When is Taunton Gateway Park & Ride busiest?
Taunton Gateway Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Taunton Gateway Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Taunton Gateway Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Taunton Gateway Park & Ride?
Taunton Gateway Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.