Terminal Car Park 1 Parking, Luton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- LU2 9NE
- Capacity
- ~872 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 29 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Terminal Car Park 1
Rail users heading to and from Luton station will find Terminal Car Park 1 conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 872 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking.
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
Terminal Car Park 1 is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 872 spaces, that is roughly 610 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 262 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
Luton has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Mid Stay Car Park, around 500m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Terminal Car Park 1 have?
Terminal Car Park 1 in Luton has approximately 872 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Terminal Car Park 1?
Terminal Car Park 1 is a paid car park.
When is Terminal Car Park 1 busiest?
Terminal Car Park 1 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Terminal Car Park 1 quietest?
The quietest period for Terminal Car Park 1 is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Terminal Car Park 1?
Terminal Car Park 1 is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.