Water Lane Car Park Parking, Malton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- YO17 7NP
- Capacity
- ~109 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Ryedale District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 59 | 51 | 28 | 12 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.