Short Stay Car Park, Luton Parking, Luton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Short Stay Car Park, Luton is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 12 of ~16 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park, Luton is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 14 of ~16 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- LU2 0DE
- Capacity
- ~16 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- High Town Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Luton Star Supermarket (45m), High Town Methodist Church (87m), Celestial Church of Christ Luton St Emmanuel (90m)
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 Short Stay Car Park, Luton
Short Stay Car Park, Luton is located close to Luton railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. It has an estimated 16 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid 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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.
Busyness in detail
Short Stay Car Park, Luton is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 16 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Luton
With 13 car parks in Luton, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Library Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Short Stay Car Park, Luton
Within a 500-metre walk there are 4 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Luton Star Supermarket (supermarket), about 45 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 189 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 194 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 Short Stay Car Park, Luton have?
Short Stay Car Park, Luton in Luton has approximately 16 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Luton?
Short Stay Car Park, Luton is a paid car park.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Luton busiest?
Short Stay Car Park, Luton is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 12 of ~16 spaces in use.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Luton quietest?
The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park, Luton is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 14 of ~16 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Luton?
Short Stay Car Park, Luton is a railway station car park with surface parking.