Station Car Park Parking, Chester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CH1 3BQ
- Capacity
- ~138 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- APCOA Parking UK
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 Car Park
If you’re catching a train from Chester, Station Car Park provides parking within easy reach of the station. With approximately 138 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by APCOA Parking UK.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 138 spaces, that is roughly 110 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 28 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 Chester
With 24 car parks in Chester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Station Car Park full, Tesco Car Park (around 600m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Station Car Park have?
Station Car Park in Chester has approximately 138 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Station Car Park?
Station Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Station Car Park busiest?
Station Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Station Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Station Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Station Car Park?
Station Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by APCOA Parking UK.