25 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
DH1 4FJ
Capacity
~25 spaces
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Durham County Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Wharton Park car park, Durham.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon1952768171574843384352665728105
Tue1952768171574843384352665728105
Wed1952768171574843384352665728105
Thu1952768171574843384352665728105
Fri1952768171574843384857716233145
Sat5101924283333282824191410500
Sun5510141919191414101055000

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

About Wharton Park car park

If you’re catching a train from Durham, Wharton Park car park provides parking within easy reach of the station. It has an estimated 25 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Durham County 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. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

Wharton Park car park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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

There are 30 car parks across Durham, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Durham Station 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 Wharton Park car park have?

Wharton Park car park in Durham has approximately 25 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Wharton Park car park?

Wharton Park car park is a paid car park.

When is Wharton Park car park busiest?

Wharton Park car park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Wharton Park car park quietest?

The quietest period for Wharton Park car park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Wharton Park car park?

Wharton Park car park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.

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