Railside Car Park Parking, Gillingham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- ME7 1XL
- Capacity
- ~77 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Medway 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 | 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 Railside Car Park
Railside Car Park is located close to Gillingham railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. It provides roughly 77 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. Medway Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Railside Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 77 spaces, that is roughly 62 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Gillingham
Gillingham has a good range of parking with 12 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Residents Parking - Railway Court is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Railside Car Park have?
Railside Car Park in Gillingham has approximately 77 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Railside Car Park?
Railside Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Railside Car Park busiest?
Railside Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Railside Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Railside Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Railside Car Park?
Railside Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Medway Council.