Osbourne Street Parking, Colchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Osbourne Street have?"

"Osbourne Street in Colchester has approximately 600 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Osbourne Street?"

"Osbourne Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Osbourne Street busiest?"

"Osbourne Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Osbourne Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for Osbourne Street is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Osbourne Street?"

"Osbourne Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks."

600 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: CO2 7DP
Capacity: ~600 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Osbourne Street, Colchester.
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 Osbourne Street

Osbourne Street 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 600 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park. National Car Parks operates this car park.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Osbourne Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 600 spaces, that is roughly 480 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 120 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

There are 19 car parks across Colchester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Osbourne Street is full, Vineyard Street Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Osbourne Street have?

Osbourne Street in Colchester has approximately 600 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Osbourne Street?

Osbourne Street is a paid car park.

When is Osbourne Street busiest?

Osbourne Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Osbourne Street quietest?

The quietest period for Osbourne Street is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Osbourne Street?

Osbourne Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

Vineyard Street Car Park 132m away Priory Street Car Park 193m away Britannia Car Park 239m away St. Johns 277m away Priory Street Car Park 357m away

More car parks in Colchester

Butt Road Car Park ~183 spaces Colchester High Street ~642 spaces Colchester Park and Ride ~1253 spaces Colchester Station Car Park ~1410 spaces Contractor Car Park Main Car Park ~506 spaces Napier Road (North) ~85 spaces Napier Road (South) ~35 spaces

See all 19 car parks in Colchester →

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