Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park Parking, Cambridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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
| 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 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.