Melville Street Parking, Falkirk
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- FK1 1HY
- Capacity
- ~67 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Falkirk Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 68 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Melville Street
Rail users heading to and from Falkirk station will find Melville Street conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. The car park has approximately 67 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Falkirk Council.
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
Melville Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 67 spaces, that is roughly 50 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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 Falkirk
There are 6 car parks across Falkirk, so you have options if your first choice is full. If Melville Street is full, Weir Street is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Melville Street have?
Melville Street in Falkirk has approximately 67 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Melville Street?
Melville Street is a paid car park.
When is Melville Street busiest?
Melville Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Melville Street quietest?
The quietest period for Melville Street is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Melville Street?
Melville Street is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Falkirk Council.