Hitchin Station Parking, Hitchin
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Hitchin Station is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 239 of 306 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Hitchin Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 266 of 306 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SG4 9UW
- Capacity
- 306 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- APCOA
- Nearest road
- St Michaels Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Prices: AllDay 7.60 / 10.00-00.00 £3.30 / Evening 17.00-00.00 £2.50
Nearby landmarks: Pinehill Hospital (243m), Tesco Express (314m), William Ransom Primary School (356m)
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 Hitchin Station
Situated near Hitchin station, Hitchin Station serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 306 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by APCOA.
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
Hitchin Station is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 306 spaces, that is roughly 245 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 61 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 Hitchin
There are 11 car parks across Hitchin, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Hitchin Station Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Hitchin Station
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 2 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Pinehill Hospital (hospital), about 243 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 308 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 485 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Hitchin Station have?
Hitchin Station in Hitchin has 306 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Hitchin Station?
Hitchin Station is a paid car park.
When is Hitchin Station busiest?
Hitchin Station is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 239 of 306 spaces in use.
When is Hitchin Station quietest?
The best time to find a space at Hitchin Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 266 of 306 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Hitchin Station?
Hitchin Station is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by APCOA.