Market Street South Carpark Parking, Downpatrick
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 Market Street South Carpark
Market Street South Carpark is a surface car park near Downpatrick railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. At roughly 200 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Downpatrick
With 8 car parks in Downpatrick, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Market Street North Carpark, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Market Street South Carpark have?
Market Street South Carpark in Downpatrick has approximately 200 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Market Street South Carpark?
Parking at Market Street South Carpark is free of charge.
When is Market Street South Carpark busiest?
Market Street South Carpark tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Market Street South Carpark quietest?
The quietest period for Market Street South Carpark is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Market Street South Carpark?
Market Street South Carpark is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.