John Dobson Street Parking, Newcastle upon Tyne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE1 8HL
- Capacity
- ~552 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- NCP
Prices: £2 for 30min/£5.70 for 2hours/£9.90 for 4hours/£10.30 for 6hours/£11.50 for 12hours/£12.90 for 24hours
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 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About John Dobson Street
Rail users heading to and from Newcastle upon Tyne station will find John Dobson Street conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 552 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. The car park is managed by NCP.
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
John Dobson Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 552 spaces, that is roughly 469 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 83 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne offers over 45 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. The nearest alternative is Saville Place Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does John Dobson Street have?
John Dobson Street in Newcastle upon Tyne has approximately 552 parking spaces.
Is parking free at John Dobson Street?
John Dobson Street is a paid car park.
When is John Dobson Street busiest?
John Dobson Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is John Dobson Street quietest?
The quietest period for John Dobson Street is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is John Dobson Street?
John Dobson Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by NCP.