Piccadilly Station Car Park Parking, Manchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- M1 2NA
- Capacity
- ~400 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 | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Piccadilly Station Car Park
Piccadilly Station Car Park is located close to Manchester railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With around 400 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. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. 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
Piccadilly Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 400 spaces, that is roughly 320 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 80 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. RCP Parking Baird Street is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Piccadilly Station Car Park have?
Piccadilly Station Car Park in Manchester has approximately 400 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Piccadilly Station Car Park?
Piccadilly Station Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Piccadilly Station Car Park busiest?
Piccadilly Station Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Piccadilly Station Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Piccadilly Station Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Piccadilly Station Car Park?
Piccadilly Station Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.