Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park Parking, Derby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE1 2SX
- Capacity
- ~284 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 | 52 | 65 | 57 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park
Situated near Derby station, Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At roughly 284 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid 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. With 284 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 284 spaces, that is roughly 213 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 71 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 Derby
With more than 44 car parks in Derby, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Hudson Way Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, 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 Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park have?
Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park in Derby has approximately 284 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park?
Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park busiest?
Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park?
Station Zone 3 (South) Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.