Poppleton Bar Park & Ride Parking, York
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Poppleton Bar Park & Ride
Poppleton Bar Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of York, helping to reduce congestion in the town 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. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by City of York Council.
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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Poppleton Bar Park & Ride have?
Poppleton Bar Park & Ride in York has approximately 651 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Poppleton Bar Park & Ride?
Parking at Poppleton Bar Park & Ride is free of charge.
When is Poppleton Bar Park & Ride busiest?
Poppleton Bar Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Poppleton Bar Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Poppleton Bar Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Poppleton Bar Park & Ride?
Poppleton Bar Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by City of York Council.