An-Aird No 1 Long Stay Parking, Fort William
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 112 of ~143 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 124 of ~143 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PH33 6FE
- Capacity
- ~143 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About An-Aird No 1 Long Stay
An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is located close to Fort William railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. There are around 143 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.
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
An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 143 spaces, that is roughly 114 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 29 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 Fort William
Fort William has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is busy. The nearest alternative is An-Aird No 2 Long Stay, about 100m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does An-Aird No 1 Long Stay have?
An-Aird No 1 Long Stay in Fort William has approximately 143 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at An-Aird No 1 Long Stay?
An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is a paid car park.
When is An-Aird No 1 Long Stay busiest?
An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 112 of ~143 spaces in use.
When is An-Aird No 1 Long Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 124 of ~143 spaces free.
What kind of car park is An-Aird No 1 Long Stay?
An-Aird No 1 Long Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking.