15 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Priory Street Car Park, Colchester.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon2055808575605045404555706030105
Tue2055808575605045404555706030105
Wed2055808575605045404555706030105
Thu2055808575605045404555706030105
Fri2055808575605045405060756535155
Sat5102025303535303025201510500
Sun5510152020201515101055000

About Priory Street Car Park

Rail users heading to and from Colchester station will find Priory Street Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. It has an estimated 15 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important.

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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.

Parking in Colchester

Colchester has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Britannia Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Priory Street Car Park have?

Priory Street Car Park in Colchester has approximately 15 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Priory Street Car Park busiest?

Priory Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Priory Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Priory Street Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Priory Street Car Park?

Priory Street Car Park is a railway station car park.

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