Q-Park First Street Parking, Manchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Q-Park First Street
Situated near Manchester station, Q-Park First Street serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At approximately 700 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. 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. Q-Park operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Manchester
With more than 56 car parks in Manchester, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Q-Park First Street full, Bridgewater Hall Pay-On-Arrival Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Q-Park First Street have?
Q-Park First Street in Manchester has approximately 700 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Q-Park First Street?
Q-Park First Street is a paid car park.
When is Q-Park First Street busiest?
Q-Park First Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Q-Park First Street quietest?
The quietest period for Q-Park First Street is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Q-Park First Street?
Q-Park First Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.