As Durham is a one of the most visited cities in the North East due to the prestigious university and cobbled streets. Finding low cost parking close to the city centre can become a bit of a chore, which is why we’re a real advocate for park and ride. This allows you to park outside of the city centre free of charge and hop on the local bus service into the city.
How many park and ride sites are there in Durham
There are three park and ride sites in Durham with direct routes into the city; Belmont, Howlands Farm and Sniperley.
Belmont Park and Ride
Address: Belmont, DH1 1SR
Opening Times: 07.00am – 07.00pm (Monday to Saturday)
Serves: Milburngate Bridge east side, Wharton Park, County Hall and the University Hospital.
Howlands Farm Park and Ride
Address: Howlands Farm, DH1 3DE
Opening Times: 07.00am – 07.00pm (Monday to Saturday)
Serves: Church Street, New Elvet and Milburngate Bridge.
Sniperley Park and Ride
Address: Sniperley, DH1 5AA
Opening Times: 07.00am – 07.00pm (Monday to Saturday)
Serves: University Hospital, County Hall, Wharton Park and Claypath (Millennium Place).
Cost to park at park and ride sites in Durham
Parking at Durham park and ride sites is free of charge, but you must use the park and ride bus service to take advantage of this free parking option.
| Park and Ride Site | Parking Charge |
| Belmont Park and Ride | Free |
| Howlands Farm Park and Ride | Free |
| Sniperley Park and Ride | Free |
Durham park and ride ticket prices 2025
The cost to get from Durham park and ride sites into the city centre costs just £2 per adult for unlimited travel on the bus.
2025 ticket prices for the park and ride service in Durham is as follows:
| Park and Ride Site | Bus Ticket Charge |
| Belmont Park and Ride | Adult: £2 Under 16: Free with paying adult |
| Howlands Farm Park and Ride | Adult: £2 Under 16: Free with paying adult |
| Sniperley Park and Ride | Adult: £2 Under 16: Free with paying adult |
Overnight parking at Durham park and ride sites
Overnight parking is permitted at Belmont park and ride site for both motorhomes and campervans, but not passenger cars. Overnight parking is not permitted at Howlands Farm park and ride or Sniperley park and ride.
Motorhome parking at Durham park and ride sites
Motorhomes are permitted to park at Belmont park and ride site and if staying overnight, there is a charge of £5 per night, for up to 2 consecutive nights.
We always recommend looking out for newly installed road signs as permitted parking can change quickly.