65 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
M3 5HY
Capacity
~65 spaces (estimated)
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Ordsall Lane East Car Park, Manchester.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon1952768171574843384352665728105
Tue1952768171574843384352665728105
Wed1952768171574843384352665728105
Thu1952768171574843384352665728105
Fri1952768171574843384857716233145
Sat5101924283333282824191410500
Sun5510141919191414101055000

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

About Ordsall Lane East Car Park

Ordsall Lane East Car Park is a surface car park near Manchester railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 65 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Ordsall Lane East Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 65 spaces, that is roughly 52 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Manchester

Manchester has an extensive choice of parking with over 56 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. NCP Salford Stanley Street is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Ordsall Lane East Car Park have?

Ordsall Lane East Car Park in Manchester has approximately 65 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Ordsall Lane East Car Park?

Ordsall Lane East Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Ordsall Lane East Car Park busiest?

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

When is Ordsall Lane East Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Ordsall Lane East Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Ordsall Lane East Car Park?

Ordsall Lane East Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.

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