Wheatsheaf Parking, Ormskirk — Best Time to Park

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

"Wheatsheaf Car Park in Ormskirk has approximately 151 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Wheatsheaf Car Park busiest?"

"Wheatsheaf Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Wheatsheaf Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Wheatsheaf Car Park is typically Sundays."

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

"Wheatsheaf Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by West Lancashire Borough Council."

151 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: L39 2DN
Capacity: ~151 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Surface
Operator: West Lancashire Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

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

Rail users heading to and from Ormskirk station will find Wheatsheaf Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. There are around 151 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. It is operated by West Lancashire Borough Council.

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. With 151 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Wheatsheaf Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 151 spaces, that is roughly 121 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 30 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 Ormskirk

With 12 car parks in Ormskirk, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Bus Station Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Wheatsheaf Car Park have?

Wheatsheaf Car Park in Ormskirk has approximately 151 parking spaces.

When is Wheatsheaf Car Park busiest?

Wheatsheaf Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Wheatsheaf Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Wheatsheaf Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Wheatsheaf Car Park?

Wheatsheaf Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by West Lancashire Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Bus Station Car Park 144m away The Stiles 157m away Market Way Car Park 179m away Market Way Car Park 207m away Two Saints Place Car Park 234m away

More car parks in Ormskirk

Aughton Institute Car Park ~60 spaces Car Park C ~1106 spaces Council Offices Car Park ~190 spaces Park Pool Car Park ~126 spaces Park Road Car Park ~45 spaces Temporary Car Park ~173 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Ormskirk →

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