458 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
CB4 0AE
Capacity
~458 spaces (estimated)
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park, Cambridge.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon174870746552443935394861522694
Tue174870746552443935394861522694
Wed174870746552443935394861522694
Thu174870746552443935394861522694
Fri1748707465524439354452655730134
Sat49172226303026262217139400
Sun4491317171713139944000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park

Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park is a surface car park near Cambridge railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 458 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.

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

Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 458 spaces, that is roughly 344 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 114 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 Cambridge

Cambridge has a good range of parking with 25 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park have?

Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park in Cambridge has approximately 458 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park?

Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park busiest?

Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park?

Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks.

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