SEC & Hydro Car Park Parking, Glasgow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- G3 8AS
- Capacity
- ~529 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- SEC
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 | 52 | 65 | 57 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About SEC & Hydro Car Park
Rail users heading to and from Glasgow station will find SEC & Hydro Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 529 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. SEC 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. 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
SEC & Hydro Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 529 spaces, that is roughly 397 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 132 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. The nearest alternative is SEC Car Park 1, about 200m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does SEC & Hydro Car Park have?
SEC & Hydro Car Park in Glasgow has approximately 529 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at SEC & Hydro Car Park?
SEC & Hydro Car Park is a paid car park.
When is SEC & Hydro Car Park busiest?
SEC & Hydro Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is SEC & Hydro Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for SEC & Hydro Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is SEC & Hydro Car Park?
SEC & Hydro Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by SEC.