Finding cheap parking in Nottingham can often be fraught with stress which is why we’re a real advocate for park and ride, meaning you can park outside of the city centre free of charge and hop on the local bus service into the city centre.
Park and ride sites in Nottingham
There are nine park and ride sites in Nottingham with direct routes into the city; The Forest, Hucknall, Moor Bridge, Racecourse, Phoenix Park, Queens Drive, Wilkinson Street, Toton Lane and Clifton.
The Forest Park and Ride
Address: NG7 6AQ
Opening Times: 24 hours
Spaces: 972
Hucknall Park and Ride
Address: NG15 7TD
Opening Times: 24 hours
Spaces: 439
Moor Bridge Park and Ride
Address: NG6 8AE
Opening Times: 24 hours
Spaces: 119
Racecourse Park and Ride
Address: NG2 4BE
Opening Times: 06.00am – 08.30pm
Spaces: Unknown
Phoenix Park Park and Ride
Address: NG8 6AS
Opening Times: 24 hours
Spaces: 657
Queens Drive Park and Ride
Address: NG2 1AP
Opening Times: 6.00am – 8.30pm
Spaces: Unknown
Wilkinson Street Park and Ride
Address: NG7 7NW
Opening Times: 24 hours
Spaces: 600
Toton Lane Park and Ride
Address: NG9 7JA
Opening Times: 24 hours
Spaces: 1,400
Clifton South Park and Ride
Address: NG11 8BF
Opening Times: 24 hours
Spaces: 1,000
Cost to park at park and ride sites in Nottingham
Parking at Nottingham park and ride sites is free providing you are using the car park to access the city centre using the local bus or tram service, with the exception of Racecourse park and ride and Queens Drive park and ride which both cost £6.00 per car.
| Park and Ride Site | Parking Charge |
| The Forest Park and Ride | Free |
| Hucknall Park and Ride | Free |
| Moor Bridge Park and Ride | Free |
| Racecourse Park and Ride | £6 per car |
| Phoenix Park Park and Ride | Free |
| Queens Drive Park and Ride | £6 per car |
| Wilkinson Street Park and Ride | Free |
| Toton Lane Park and Ride | Free |
| Clifton South Park and Ride | Free |
Nottingham park and ride ticket prices 2026
Both buses and trams run from park and ride sites across Nottingham and there’s different ticket types available depending on your circumstance.
2026 ticket prices for the park and ride service in Nottingham is as follows:
| Park and Ride Site | Ticket Type | Ticket Price |
| The Forest Park and Ride | Adult Single Child Single Adult Day Child Day | £3.00 £1.80 £6.00 £3.80 |
| Hucknall Park and Ride | Adult Single Child Single Adult Day Child Day | £3.00 £1.80 £6.00 £3.80 |
| Moor Bridge Park and Ride | Adult Single Child Single Adult Day Child Day | £3.00 £1.80 £6.00 £3.80 |
| Racecourse Park and Ride | Day Ticket (up to 5 people) | £5 (includes parking) |
| Phoenix Park Park and Ride | Adult Single Child Single Adult Day Child Day | £3.00 £1.80 £6.00 £3.80 |
| Queens Drive Park and Ride | Day Ticket (up to 5 people) | £5 (includes parking) |
| Wilkinson Street Park and Ride | Adult Single Child Single Adult Day Child Day | £3.00 £1.80 £6.00 £3.80 |
| Toton Lane Park and Ride | Adult Single Child Single Adult Day Child Day | £3.00 £1.80 £6.00 £3.80 |
| Clifton South Park and Ride | Adult Single Child Single Adult Day Child Day | £3.00 £1.80 £6.00 £3.80 |
Overnight parking at Nottingham park and ride sites
Most of Nottingham’s park and ride sites are open 24 hours a day, but overnight parking is not encouraged. If you do choose to park overnight, it will be at your own risk. Both Queens Drive and Racecourse park and ride sites close at 08.30pm.
Motorhome parking at Nottingham park and ride sites
All park and ride sites in Nottingham have a height restriction of 2.2m, but if your vehicle fits under the barrier, you can use the park and ride site.