Taunton Park & Ride (West) Parking, Taunton

553 total spaces (est.)

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Taunton Park & Ride (West) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 393 of ~553 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Taunton Park & Ride (West) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 520 of ~553 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: TA1 5FL
Capacity: ~553 spaces (estimated)
Type: Park and ride
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Nearest road: Roughmoor Lane
Other car parks within 500m: 1

Nearby landmarks: Silk Mills Park and Ride (11m), Somerset Council (81m), Roughmoor Farm (195m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Taunton Park & Ride (West), Taunton.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

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

About Taunton Park & Ride (West)

Taunton Park & Ride (West) provides park and ride parking on the edge of Taunton, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 553 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.

When to Visit

Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Taunton Park & Ride (West) is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 553 spaces, that is roughly 387 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 166 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

With 22 car parks in Taunton, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.

What’s near Taunton Park & Ride (West)

Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops. The closest landmark is Silk Mills Park and Ride (bus station), about 11 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 49 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Taunton Park & Ride (West) have?

Taunton Park & Ride (West) in Taunton has approximately 553 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Taunton Park & Ride (West)?

Parking at Taunton Park & Ride (West) is free of charge.

When is Taunton Park & Ride (West) busiest?

Taunton Park & Ride (West) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 393 of ~553 spaces in use.

When is Taunton Park & Ride (West) quietest?

The best time to find a space at Taunton Park & Ride (West) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 520 of ~553 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Taunton Park & Ride (West)?

Taunton Park & Ride (West) is a park and ride car park with surface parking.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0