Rainham Station (C2C) Parking, Erith
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Rainham Station (C2C) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 61% full — roughly 112 of 183 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Rainham Station (C2C) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 9% full — roughly 167 of 183 spaces free.
Key facts
- Postcode
- RM13 9JW
- Capacity
- 183 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- NCP
- Blue badge bays
- 6
- Nearest road
- Palliser Drive
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Royal Mail Delivery Office Rainham (130m), Rainham Library (198m), Rainham Hall Grounds (224m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Tue | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Wed | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Thu | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Fri | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 36 | 43 | 54 | 47 | 25 | 11 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rainham Station (C2C)
Rainham Station (C2C) is located close to Erith railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. There are around 183 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by NCP.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Rainham Station (C2C) is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 183 spaces, that is roughly 110 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 73 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 Erith
Erith has 1 car parks in total, so Rainham Station (C2C) is an important option for the area.
What’s near Rainham Station (C2C)
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Royal Mail Delivery Office Rainham, about 130 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 342 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 29 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rainham Station (C2C) have?
Rainham Station (C2C) in Erith has 183 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Rainham Station (C2C)?
Rainham Station (C2C) is a paid car park.
When is Rainham Station (C2C) busiest?
Rainham Station (C2C) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 61% full — roughly 112 of 183 spaces in use.
When is Rainham Station (C2C) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Rainham Station (C2C) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 9% full — roughly 167 of 183 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Rainham Station (C2C)?
Rainham Station (C2C) is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by NCP.