179 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
CA1 1QS
Capacity
~179 spaces (estimated)
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Railway Station Car Park, Carlisle.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon185073786855464136415064552795
Tue185073786855464136415064552795
Wed185073786855464136415064552795
Thu185073786855464136415064552795
Fri1850737868554641364655685932145
Sat59182327323227272318149500
Sun5591418181814149955000

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

About Railway Station Car Park

Situated near Carlisle station, Railway Station Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. There are around 179 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.

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. With 179 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Railway Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 179 spaces, that is roughly 143 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 36 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 Carlisle

With 13 car parks in Carlisle, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Railway Station Car Park full, Water Street Station Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Railway Station Car Park have?

Railway Station Car Park in Carlisle has approximately 179 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Railway Station Car Park?

Railway Station Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Railway Station Car Park busiest?

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

When is Railway Station Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Railway Station Car Park?

Railway Station Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.

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