The Quay Car Park Parking, Kingsbridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
The Quay Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 274 of ~376 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Quay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 335 of ~376 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ7 1HN
- Capacity
- ~376 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- South Hams District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Quay Car Park
The Quay Car Park is a surface car park near Kingsbridge railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. This is a major parking facility with approximately 376 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), 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 South Hams District Council.
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
The Quay Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 376 spaces, that is roughly 282 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 94 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 Kingsbridge
With 7 car parks in Kingsbridge, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If The Quay Car Park is full, Cattle Market Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Quay Car Park have?
The Quay Car Park in Kingsbridge has approximately 376 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at The Quay Car Park?
The Quay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is The Quay Car Park busiest?
The Quay Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 274 of ~376 spaces in use.
When is The Quay Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at The Quay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 335 of ~376 spaces free.
What kind of car park is The Quay Car Park?
The Quay Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by South Hams District Council.