Monks Cross Park & Ride Parking, York

park and ride ~800 spaces Paid Surface York Council
800 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode
YO32 9JU
Capacity
~800 spaces
Type
Park and ride
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
York Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon17446574747065616157442613400
Tue17446574747065616157442613400
Wed17446574747065616157442613400
Thu17446574747065616157442613400
Fri1739617070656157575239229400
Sat491317222222171713944000
Sun0449999944400000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Monks Cross Park & Ride

Monks Cross Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of York, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 800 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. This is a paid car park. York Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Monks Cross Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 800 spaces, that is roughly 600 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 200 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Monks Cross Park & Ride have?

Monks Cross Park & Ride in York has approximately 800 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Monks Cross Park & Ride?

Monks Cross Park & Ride is a paid car park.

When is Monks Cross Park & Ride busiest?

Monks Cross Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.

When is Monks Cross Park & Ride quietest?

The quietest period for Monks Cross Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Monks Cross Park & Ride?

Monks Cross Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by York Council.

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