Whyte Melville Road Parking, Kirkcaldy
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- KY2 5PR
- Capacity
- ~314 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 Whyte Melville Road
Whyte Melville Road is a surface car park near Kirkcaldy railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. At approximately 314 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. Fife Council 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
Whyte Melville Road is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 314 spaces, that is roughly 251 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 63 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
Kirkcaldy has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Station Road is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Whyte Melville Road have?
Whyte Melville Road in Kirkcaldy has approximately 314 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Whyte Melville Road?
Parking at Whyte Melville Road is free of charge.
When is Whyte Melville Road busiest?
Whyte Melville Road tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Whyte Melville Road quietest?
The quietest period for Whyte Melville Road is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Whyte Melville Road?
Whyte Melville Road is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Fife Council.