South Car Park Parking, Blackpool
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
South Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 892 of ~1206 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at South Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 1061 of ~1206 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- FY4 1DW
- Capacity
- ~1206 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- 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 | 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 South Car Park
Situated near Blackpool station, South Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At approximately 1206 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. 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. 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
South Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 1206 spaces, that is roughly 904 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 302 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 Blackpool
Blackpool offers over 41 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. The nearest alternative is Lytham Road Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does South Car Park have?
South Car Park in Blackpool has approximately 1206 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at South Car Park?
South Car Park is a paid car park.
When is South Car Park busiest?
South Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 892 of ~1206 spaces in use.
When is South Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at South Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 1061 of ~1206 spaces free.
What kind of car park is South Car Park?
South Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.