Station Road West Parking, Canterbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CT2 8WA
- Capacity
- ~313 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Canterbury City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Station Road West
Rail users heading to and from Canterbury station will find Station Road West conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. At approximately 313 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park. Canterbury City Council operates this car park.
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. 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
Station Road West is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 313 spaces, that is roughly 250 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 63 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 Canterbury
Canterbury has a good range of parking with 24 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Station Road West is full, Canterbury West Station Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Station Road West have?
Station Road West in Canterbury has approximately 313 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Station Road West?
Station Road West is a paid car park.
When is Station Road West busiest?
Station Road West tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Station Road West quietest?
The quietest period for Station Road West is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Station Road West?
Station Road West is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.