Blackfriars Car Park Parking, Glasgow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Blackfriars Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 364 of ~449 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Blackfriars Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 386 of ~449 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G4 0TH
- Capacity
- ~449 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 | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Blackfriars Car Park
Situated near Glasgow station, Blackfriars Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At approximately 449 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Blackfriars Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 449 spaces, that is roughly 359 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 90 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 Glasgow
There are 28 car parks across Glasgow, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Duke Street Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Blackfriars Car Park have?
Blackfriars Car Park in Glasgow has approximately 449 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Blackfriars Car Park?
Blackfriars Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Blackfriars Car Park busiest?
Blackfriars Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 364 of ~449 spaces in use.
When is Blackfriars Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Blackfriars Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 386 of ~449 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Blackfriars Car Park?
Blackfriars Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.