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. This is a major parking facility with approximately 450 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. 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

With more than 46 car parks in York, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Grimston Bar Park & Ride is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Grimston Bar Park & Ride

Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is York Campus Nursery, about 224 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 92 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.