Q-Park First Street Parking, Manchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Q-Park First Street have?"

"Q-Park First Street in Manchester has approximately 700 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Q-Park First Street?"

"Q-Park First Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Q-Park First Street busiest?"

"Q-Park First Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Q-Park First Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for Q-Park First Street is typically Sundays."

Q: "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."

700 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: M15 4RA
Capacity: ~700 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Q-Park

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Q-Park First Street, Manchester.
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 Q-Park First Street

Rail users heading to and from Manchester station will find Q-Park First Street conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 700 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park. Q-Park operates this car park.

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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Q-Park First Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 700 spaces, that is roughly 560 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 140 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

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.

Nearby Car Parks

Bridgewater Hall Pay-On-Arrival Car Park 199m away Hulme Street Car Park 238m away NCP Oxford Street 346m away Chester Street Car Park 397m away Great Northern 437m away

More car parks in Manchester

22 Rochdale Road Car Park ~544 spaces Aquatics Centre Car Park ~354 spaces Arndale Centre ~798 spaces Arundel Street Car Park ~30 spaces Aytoun Street ~63 spaces Birley Multi-Storey Car Park ~213 spaces Bloom Street Car Park ~31 spaces Bridge Street Car Park ~67 spaces

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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

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

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