Heathrow Car Park 1A Parking, Ashford, Surrey
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Heathrow Car Park 1A is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 638 of ~862 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Heathrow Car Park 1A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 759 of ~862 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TW6 1RU
- Capacity
- ~862 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Nearest road
- Chester Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (63m), Platform 2 (103m), Platform 1 (107m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 | 52 | 65 | 57 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Heathrow Car Park 1A
Heathrow Car Park 1A is located close to Ashford, Surrey railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 862 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. 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
Heathrow Car Park 1A is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 862 spaces, that is roughly 646 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 216 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Ashford, Surrey
With 7 car parks in Ashford, Surrey, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Heathrow Car Park 1A full, Heathrow Terminal 3 (about 150m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Heathrow Car Park 1A
Within a 500-metre walk there are 4 shops, 6 places to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (railway station), about 63 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 336 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 149 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Heathrow Car Park 1A have?
Heathrow Car Park 1A in Ashford, Surrey has approximately 862 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Heathrow Car Park 1A busiest?
Heathrow Car Park 1A is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 638 of ~862 spaces in use.
When is Heathrow Car Park 1A quietest?
The best time to find a space at Heathrow Car Park 1A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 759 of ~862 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Heathrow Car Park 1A?
Heathrow Car Park 1A is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.