400 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
M1 2NA
Capacity
~400 spaces (estimated)
Type
Railway station
Parking
Multi storey
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Piccadilly Station 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 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.

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