Market Street North Carpark Parking, Downpatrick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT30 6AJ
- Capacity
- ~120 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Newry, Mourne & Down 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 | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 72 | 62 | 34 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Market Street North Carpark
If you’re catching a train from Downpatrick, Market Street North Carpark provides parking within easy reach of the station. With approximately 120 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. The car park is managed by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.
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. With 120 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Market Street North Carpark is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 120 spaces, that is roughly 96 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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 Downpatrick
Downpatrick has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Market Street North Carpark is busy. Should you find Market Street North Carpark full, Market Street South Carpark (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Market Street North Carpark have?
Market Street North Carpark in Downpatrick has approximately 120 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Market Street North Carpark?
Parking at Market Street North Carpark is free of charge.
When is Market Street North Carpark busiest?
Market Street North Carpark tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Market Street North Carpark quietest?
The quietest period for Market Street North Carpark is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Market Street North Carpark?
Market Street North Carpark is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.