Short Stay Car Park, Oxford Parking, Oxford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- OX1 1TE
- Capacity
- ~24 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- APCOA Parking
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Short Stay
Short Stay is a surface car park near Oxford railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. It has an estimated 24 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by APCOA Parking.
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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Short Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 19 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Oxford
There are 19 car parks across Oxford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Oxford Railway Station Long &Short Stay is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Short Stay Car Park, Oxford have?
Short Stay Car Park, Oxford in Oxford has approximately 24 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Oxford?
Short Stay Car Park, Oxford is a paid car park.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Oxford busiest?
Short Stay Car Park, Oxford tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Oxford quietest?
The quietest period for Short Stay Car Park, Oxford is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Oxford?
Short Stay Car Park, Oxford is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by APCOA Parking.