West Street Parking, Dunstable — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does West Street Car Park have?"

"West Street Car Park in Dunstable has approximately 27 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at West Street Car Park?"

"West Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is West Street Car Park busiest?"

"West Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is West Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for West Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is West Street Car Park?"

"West Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Central Bedfordshire Council."

27 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: LU6 1NY
Capacity: ~27 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Central Bedfordshire Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for West Street Car Park, Dunstable.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About West Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Dunstable’s main streets, West Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 27 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Central Bedfordshire Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

West Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 24 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Dunstable

Dunstable has a good range of parking with 12 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Matthew Street Car Park, about 250m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does West Street Car Park have?

West Street Car Park in Dunstable has approximately 27 parking spaces.

Is parking free at West Street Car Park?

West Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is West Street Car Park busiest?

West Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is West Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for West Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is West Street Car Park?

West Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Central Bedfordshire Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Matthew Street Car Park 253m away Ashton Square Car Park 259m away Regent Street carpark 310m away Quadrant Car Park 486m away

More car parks in Dunstable

Africa Car Park ~22 spaces Europe Car Park ~36 spaces L&D Hospital Public Parking ~179 spaces the highwayman parking ~50 spaces VIP A&E consultants parking ~4 spaces Westfield Road carpark ~48 spaces Whipsnade Zoo External Free Car Park ~3074 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Dunstable →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0