Stenhouse Street Car Park Parking, Cowdenbeath
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- KY4 9DD
- Capacity
- ~141 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Fife Council
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 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 68 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Stenhouse Street Car Park
Stenhouse Street Car Park is a surface car park near Cowdenbeath railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. There are around 141 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. Fife Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Stenhouse Street Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 141 spaces, that is roughly 106 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 35 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 Cowdenbeath
With only 3 car parks in Cowdenbeath, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Hall Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Stenhouse Street Car Park have?
Stenhouse Street Car Park in Cowdenbeath has approximately 141 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Stenhouse Street Car Park?
Parking at Stenhouse Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is Stenhouse Street Car Park busiest?
Stenhouse Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Stenhouse Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Stenhouse Street Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Stenhouse Street Car Park?
Stenhouse Street Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Fife Council.