Bishop Street Car Park Parking, Derry/Londonderry
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT48 6PS
- Capacity
- ~189 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 13 | 26 | 47 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 51 | 38 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 26 | 51 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 77 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Bishop Street Car Park
Bishop Street Car Park sits in Derry/Londonderry town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 189 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Derry City and Strabane District Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 189 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Bishop Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 189 spaces, that is roughly 151 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Derry/Londonderry
Derry/Londonderry has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Bishop Street Car Park is busy. North West Transit Hub Park & Ride is the nearest alternative at around 700m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Bishop Street Car Park have?
Bishop Street Car Park in Derry/Londonderry has approximately 189 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Bishop Street Car Park?
Bishop Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Bishop Street Car Park busiest?
Bishop Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Bishop Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Bishop Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Bishop Street Car Park?
Bishop Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Derry City and Strabane District Council.