Station Road Parking, Kirkcaldy
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- KY1 1YQ
- Capacity
- ~130 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Fife Council
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 Station Road
Station Road is a surface car park near Kirkcaldy railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With approximately 130 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Fife 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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Station Road is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 130 spaces, that is roughly 104 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 Kirkcaldy
With 13 car parks in Kirkcaldy, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Station Road is full, Whyte Melville Road 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 Station Road have?
Station Road in Kirkcaldy has approximately 130 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Station Road?
Parking at Station Road is free of charge.
When is Station Road busiest?
Station Road tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Station Road quietest?
The quietest period for Station Road is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Station Road?
Station Road is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Fife Council.