Southgate Car Park Parking, Bath
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BA1 1AT
- Capacity
- ~876 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Underground
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Southgate Car Park
Situated near Bath station, Southgate Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At approximately 876 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is an underground car park, offering fully covered parking below ground level — sheltered from the weather but with limited headroom for taller vehicles. Parking here is paid.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Southgate Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 876 spaces, that is roughly 745 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 131 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 Bath
Bath has a good range of parking with 29 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Southgate Car Park full, Southgate Car Park Entrance (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Southgate Car Park have?
Southgate Car Park in Bath has approximately 876 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Southgate Car Park?
Southgate Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Southgate Car Park busiest?
Southgate Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Southgate Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Southgate Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Southgate Car Park?
Southgate Car Park is a railway station car park with underground parking.