Colchester Station Car Park Parking, Colchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Colchester Station Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 1001 of 1410 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Colchester Station Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 1241 of 1410 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CO4 5AE
- Capacity
- 1410 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Three Crowns Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Bergholt Rd Park (106m), Miller & Middleton (154m), Beer Garden (259m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 29 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Colchester Station Car Park
Colchester Station Car Park is located close to Colchester railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 1410 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a paid car park.
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
Colchester Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 1410 spaces, that is roughly 987 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 423 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 Colchester
Colchester has a good range of parking with 18 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
What’s near Colchester Station Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Bergholt Rd Park (park), about 106 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 288 metres away.
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 Colchester Station Car Park have?
Colchester Station Car Park in Colchester has 1410 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Colchester Station Car Park?
Colchester Station Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Colchester Station Car Park busiest?
Colchester Station Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 1001 of 1410 spaces in use.
When is Colchester Station Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Colchester Station Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 1241 of 1410 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Colchester Station Car Park?
Colchester Station Car Park is a railway station car park.