Braintree Station Parking, Braintree
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Braintree Station is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Braintree Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 21 of ~24 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM7 3TB
- Capacity
- ~24 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Braintree Station
Rail users heading to and from Braintree station will find Braintree Station conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With space for around 24 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.
Busyness in detail
Braintree Station is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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 Braintree
Braintree has 3 car parks in total, so Braintree Station is an important option for the area. George Yard Multistorey Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 700m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Braintree Station have?
Braintree Station in Braintree has approximately 24 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Braintree Station?
Braintree Station is a paid car park.
When is Braintree Station busiest?
Braintree Station is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces in use.
When is Braintree Station quietest?
The best time to find a space at Braintree Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 21 of ~24 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Braintree Station?
Braintree Station is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks.