77 total spaces (est.)
Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
SN15 3QQ
Capacity
~77 spaces (estimated)
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Station Short Stay, Chippenham.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon1953778272584843384353675829105
Tue1953778272584843384353675829105
Wed1953778272584843384353675829105
Thu1953778272584843384353675829105
Fri1953778272584843384858726234145
Sat5101924293434292924191410500
Sun5510141919191414101055000

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

About Station Short Stay

Station Short Stay is located close to Chippenham railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. The car park has approximately 77 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Station Short Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 77 spaces, that is roughly 62 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Chippenham

With 8 car parks in Chippenham, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Station Short Stay is full, Emery Gate Car Park is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Station Short Stay have?

Station Short Stay in Chippenham has approximately 77 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Station Short Stay?

Parking at Station Short Stay is free of charge.

When is Station Short Stay busiest?

Station Short Stay tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Station Short Stay quietest?

The quietest period for Station Short Stay is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Station Short Stay?

Station Short Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking.

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