700 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

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
Mon2055808575605045404555706030105
Tue2055808575605045404555706030105
Wed2055808575605045404555706030105
Thu2055808575605045404555706030105
Fri2055808575605045405060756535155
Sat5102025303535303025201510500
Sun5510152020201515101055000

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.

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