Railway Approach Parking, East Grinstead

Q: "How many parking spaces does Railway Approach have?"

"Railway Approach in East Grinstead has approximately 86 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Railway Approach?"

"Railway Approach is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Railway Approach busiest?"

"Railway Approach tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Railway Approach quietest?"

"The quietest period for Railway Approach is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Railway Approach?"

"Railway Approach is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Mid Sussex District Council."

86 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: RH19 1BS
Capacity: ~86 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Mid Sussex District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Railway Approach, East Grinstead.
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 Railway Approach

As a town centre car park in East Grinstead, Railway Approach is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 86 spaces, 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. Parking here is paid. Mid Sussex District Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Railway Approach is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 86 spaces, that is roughly 77 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 East Grinstead

There are 8 car parks across East Grinstead, so you have options if your first choice is full. Queensway is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Railway Approach have?

Railway Approach in East Grinstead has approximately 86 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Railway Approach?

Railway Approach is a paid car park.

When is Railway Approach busiest?

Railway Approach tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Railway Approach quietest?

The quietest period for Railway Approach is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Railway Approach?

Railway Approach is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Mid Sussex District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Queensway 240m away King Street 258m away Christopher Road 354m away Norton House 395m away East Grinstead Station 409m away

More car parks in East Grinstead

Chequer Mead ~122 spaces Vicarage ~151 spaces

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