Poppleton Bar Park & Ride Parking, York

About Poppleton Bar Park & Ride

Poppleton Bar Park & Ride is a park and ride facility in York, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. With around 651 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), 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. The car park is managed by City of York Council.

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. 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

Poppleton Bar Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 651 spaces, that is roughly 488 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 163 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.