Dumfries Place (NCP) Parking, Cardiff
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Dumfries Place (NCP)
Situated near Cardiff station, Dumfries Place (NCP) serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. With around 388 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid. It is operated by National Car Parks.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. 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.
Parking in Cardiff
Cardiff offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Should you find Dumfries Place (NCP) full, Knox Road Car Park (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Dumfries Place (NCP) have?
Dumfries Place (NCP) in Cardiff has approximately 388 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Dumfries Place (NCP)?
Dumfries Place (NCP) is a paid car park.
When is Dumfries Place (NCP) busiest?
Dumfries Place (NCP) tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Dumfries Place (NCP) quietest?
The quietest period for Dumfries Place (NCP) is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Dumfries Place (NCP)?
Dumfries Place (NCP) is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.