Purley Station Car Park Parking, Coulsdon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CR8 2AW
- Capacity
- ~171 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Meteor Parking
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 Purley Station Car Park
Purley Station Car Park is a surface car park near Coulsdon railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With approximately 171 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. Meteor Parking operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. With 171 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Purley Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 171 spaces, that is roughly 120 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 51 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 Coulsdon
Coulsdon has 9 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Purley Station Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is Purley Multi Storey, about 100m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Purley Station Car Park have?
Purley Station Car Park in Coulsdon has approximately 171 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Purley Station Car Park?
Purley Station Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Purley Station Car Park busiest?
Purley Station Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Purley Station Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Purley Station Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Purley Station Car Park?
Purley Station Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Meteor Parking.