Grimston Bar Park & Ride Parking, York

About Grimston Bar Park & Ride

Drivers heading into York can leave their vehicle at Grimston Bar Park & Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. 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. 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. 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 has an extensive choice of parking with over 46 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Grimston Bar Park & Ride is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.