Askham Bar Park & Ride Parking, York

About Askham Bar Park & Ride

Drivers heading into York can leave their vehicle at Askham Bar Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. With around 1100 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.

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

Askham Bar Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 1100 spaces, that is roughly 825 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 275 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 York

York offers over 46 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works.