Station Short Stay Parking, Chippenham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Station Short Stay is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 63 of ~77 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Station Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 66 of ~77 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SN15 3QQ
- Capacity
- ~77 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 72 | 62 | 34 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 63 of ~77 spaces in use.
When is Station Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Station Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 66 of ~77 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Station Short Stay?
Station Short Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking.