Lochavullin Parking, Oban — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Lochavullin Car Park have?"

"Lochavullin Car Park in Oban has approximately 127 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Lochavullin Car Park?"

"Lochavullin Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Lochavullin Car Park busiest?"

"Lochavullin Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Lochavullin Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Lochavullin Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Lochavullin Car Park?"

"Lochavullin Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

127 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: PA34 4HY
Capacity: ~127 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Lochavullin Car Park, Oban.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Lochavullin Car Park

Lochavullin Car Park sits in Oban town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At roughly 127 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 127 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Lochavullin Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 127 spaces, that is roughly 114 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Oban

With 10 car parks in Oban, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Lochavullin Car Park is full, Market St Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Lochavullin Car Park have?

Lochavullin Car Park in Oban has approximately 127 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Lochavullin Car Park?

Lochavullin Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Lochavullin Car Park busiest?

Lochavullin Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Lochavullin Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Lochavullin Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Lochavullin Car Park?

Lochavullin Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Market St Car Park 246m away Albany Street Car Park 333m away Rockfield Car Park 503m away Tweedale Street Car Park 569m away North Pier Car Park 700m away

More car parks in Oban

Corran Halls Car Park 1 ~129 spaces Corran Halls Car Park 2 ~47 spaces Esplanade Car Park ~32 spaces Longsdale Car Park ~191 spaces

See all 10 car parks in Oban →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0