Grimston Bar Park & Ride Parking, York

About Grimston Bar Park & Ride

As a park and ride in York, Grimston Bar Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. At approximately 450 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here.

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.

Busyness in detail

Grimston Bar Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 450 spaces, that is roughly 338 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 112 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. Should you find Grimston Bar Park & Ride full, Grimston Bar Park & Ride (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.