Sowton Park And Ride Parking, Topsham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Sowton Park And Ride
Drivers heading into Topsham can leave their vehicle at Sowton Park And Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. At approximately 588 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. 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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Topsham
Topsham has 3 car parks in total, so Sowton Park And Ride is an important option for the area. The nearest alternative is Sowton Park And Ride, about 100m from here.
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 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Sowton Park And Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Sowton Park And Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sowton Park And Ride?
Sowton Park And Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.