Oswald Street Parking, Glasgow — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Oswald Street Car Park have?"

"Oswald Street Car Park in Glasgow has approximately 200 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Oswald Street Car Park?"

"Oswald Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Oswald Street Car Park busiest?"

"Oswald Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Oswald Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Oswald Street Car Park is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Oswald Street Car Park?"

"Oswald Street Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks."

200 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: G1 4PR
Capacity: ~200 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Oswald Street Car Park, Glasgow.
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 Oswald Street Car Park

Oswald Street Car Park is located close to Glasgow railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. At roughly 200 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.

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

Oswald Street Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 200 spaces, that is roughly 160 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 40 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

With 28 car parks in Glasgow, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Oswald Street Car Park is full, Jamaica Street is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Oswald Street Car Park have?

Oswald Street Car Park in Glasgow has approximately 200 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Oswald Street Car Park?

Oswald Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Oswald Street Car Park busiest?

Oswald Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Oswald Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Oswald Street Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Oswald Street Car Park?

Oswald Street Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

Jamaica Street 164m away NCP Glasgow Mitchell Street 362m away St Enoch Centre 378m away St Enoch 412m away Waterloo Street 442m away

More car parks in Glasgow

Blackfriars Car Park ~449 spaces Buchanan Galleries ~649 spaces Cadogan Square Cambridge Street ~371 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 1 ~86 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 2 ~110 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 3 ~50 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 4 ~115 spaces

See all 28 car parks in Glasgow →

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

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

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