Car Park No. 1 Parking, Belfast
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park No. 1 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 371 of ~502 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park No. 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 442 of ~502 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT12 5PH
- Capacity
- ~502 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Belfast City Hospital
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 Car Park No. 1
Situated near Belfast station, Car Park No. 1 serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 502 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Belfast City Hospital.
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
Car Park No. 1 is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 502 spaces, that is roughly 376 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 126 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 Belfast
With more than 40 car parks in Belfast, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Car Park No. 2 is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Car Park No. 1 have?
Car Park No. 1 in Belfast has approximately 502 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Car Park No. 1?
Car Park No. 1 is a paid car park.
When is Car Park No. 1 busiest?
Car Park No. 1 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 371 of ~502 spaces in use.
When is Car Park No. 1 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park No. 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 442 of ~502 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park No. 1?
Car Park No. 1 is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Belfast City Hospital.