109 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
YO17 7NP
Capacity
~109 spaces
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Ryedale District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Water Lane Car Park, Malton.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon164363675947393532354355472484
Tue164363675947393532354355472484
Wed164363675947393532354355472484
Thu164363675947393532354355472484
Fri1643636759473935323947595128124
Sat48162024282824242016128400
Sun3371013131310107733000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Water Lane Car Park

Water Lane Car Park is a surface car park near Malton railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. At roughly 109 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Ryedale District Council.

When to Visit

Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Water Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 109 spaces, that is roughly 71 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 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 Malton

Malton has 2 car parks in total, so Water Lane Car Park is an important option for the area. Wentworth St Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Water Lane Car Park have?

Water Lane Car Park in Malton has approximately 109 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Water Lane Car Park?

Water Lane Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Water Lane Car Park busiest?

Water Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Water Lane Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Water Lane Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Water Lane Car Park?

Water Lane Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Ryedale District Council.

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