Fairfield Long Stay Parking, Dorchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Fairfield Long Stay
Situated near Dorchester station, Fairfield Long Stay serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. With around 418 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. Dorset Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Dorchester
With 8 car parks in Dorchester, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Fairfield Long Stay is full, Trinity Street Car Park is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Fairfield Long Stay have?
Fairfield Long Stay in Dorchester has approximately 418 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Fairfield Long Stay?
Fairfield Long Stay is a paid car park.
When is Fairfield Long Stay busiest?
Fairfield Long Stay tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Fairfield Long Stay quietest?
The quietest period for Fairfield Long Stay is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Fairfield Long Stay?
Fairfield Long Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council.