Vintry (Thames Exchange) Parking, City of London
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Vintry (Thames Exchange) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 363 of 466 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Vintry (Thames Exchange) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 405 of 466 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EC4R 3TB
- Capacity
- 466 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Underground
- Operator
- National Car Parks
- Nearest road
- Bell Wharf Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Walbrook Wharf Waste Transfer Station (69m), Vintry (77m), St Michael Paternoster Royal (121m)
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 Vintry (Thames Exchange)
Rail users heading to and from City of London station will find Vintry (Thames Exchange) conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. At approximately 466 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As an underground facility, it offers sheltered parking beneath street level. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Vintry (Thames Exchange) is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 466 spaces, that is roughly 373 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 93 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 City of London
City of London has a good range of parking with 23 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Baynard House Car Park, around 500m from here.
What’s near Vintry (Thames Exchange)
Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 20 places to eat or drink and 12 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Walbrook Wharf Waste Transfer Station, about 69 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 163 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 417 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 17.0 metres, which is around 5 decks — roughly 93 spaces per deck.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Vintry (Thames Exchange) have?
Vintry (Thames Exchange) in City of London has 466 parking spaces.
When is Vintry (Thames Exchange) busiest?
Vintry (Thames Exchange) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 363 of 466 spaces in use.
When is Vintry (Thames Exchange) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Vintry (Thames Exchange) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 405 of 466 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Vintry (Thames Exchange)?
Vintry (Thames Exchange) is a railway station car park with underground parking, operated by National Car Parks.