Durham Station Car Park Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 4RB
- Capacity
- ~43 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- LNER
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 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 Durham Station Car Park
Durham Station Car Park is a surface car park near Durham railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 43 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by LNER.
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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Durham Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 43 spaces, that is roughly 34 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Durham
Durham has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Wharton Park car park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Durham Station Car Park have?
Durham Station Car Park in Durham has approximately 43 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Durham Station Car Park?
Durham Station Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Durham Station Car Park busiest?
Durham Station Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Durham Station Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Durham Station Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Durham Station Car Park?
Durham Station Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by LNER.