Railway Station Parking, Elgin
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Railway Station is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 39 of ~54 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Railway Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 48 of ~54 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IV30 1QJ
- Capacity
- ~54 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Moray Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Railway Station
Railway Station is located close to Elgin railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. It provides roughly 54 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Moray Council operates this car park.
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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Railway Station is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 54 spaces, that is roughly 40 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 Elgin
With 4 car parks in Elgin, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Railway Station is full, Hall Place is around 500m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Railway Station have?
Railway Station in Elgin has approximately 54 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Railway Station?
Railway Station is a paid car park.
When is Railway Station busiest?
Railway Station is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 39 of ~54 spaces in use.
When is Railway Station quietest?
The best time to find a space at Railway Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 48 of ~54 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Railway Station?
Railway Station is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Moray Council.