Sowton Park And Ride Parking, Topsham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sowton Park And Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 394 of ~588 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sowton Park And Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 559 of ~588 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX2 7LB
- Capacity
- ~588 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 Sowton Park And Ride
Sowton Park And Ride is a park and ride facility in Topsham, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. With around 588 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free 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. 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
Sowton Park And Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 588 spaces, that is roughly 382 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 206 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 Topsham
Sowton Park And Ride is one of just 3 car parks in Topsham, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Sowton Park And Ride is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sowton Park And Ride have?
Sowton Park And Ride in Topsham has approximately 588 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Sowton Park And Ride?
Parking at Sowton Park And Ride is free of charge.
When is Sowton Park And Ride busiest?
Sowton Park And Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 394 of ~588 spaces in use.
When is Sowton Park And Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sowton Park And Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 559 of ~588 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sowton Park And Ride?
Sowton Park And Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.