Flat Iron Parking, Chorley — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Flat Iron have?"

"Flat Iron in Chorley has approximately 181 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Flat Iron?"

"Flat Iron is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Flat Iron busiest?"

"Flat Iron tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Flat Iron quietest?"

"The quietest period for Flat Iron is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Flat Iron?"

"Flat Iron is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Chorley Borough Council."

181 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: PR7 1AB
Capacity: ~181 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Chorley Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Flat Iron, Chorley.
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 Flat Iron

Situated near Chorley station, Flat Iron serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. There are around 181 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Chorley Borough Council.

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. With 181 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Flat Iron is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 181 spaces, that is roughly 145 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 Chorley

With 21 car parks in Chorley, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Hollinshead Street, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Flat Iron have?

Flat Iron in Chorley has approximately 181 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Flat Iron?

Flat Iron is a paid car park.

When is Flat Iron busiest?

Flat Iron tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Flat Iron quietest?

The quietest period for Flat Iron is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Flat Iron?

Flat Iron is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Chorley Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Hollinshead Street 114m away Portland Street 130m away Cleveland Street 169m away Friday Street 175m away Water Street 202m away

More car parks in Chorley

Anglezarke Car Park Astley Park Car Park ~50 spaces Back Mount Street ~25 spaces Car Park, Chorley ~138 spaces Chorley Station Car Park ~91 spaces Farrington Street ~50 spaces Fleet Street Long Stay ~81 spaces Fleet Street Short Stay ~63 spaces

See all 21 car parks in Chorley →

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

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

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