Great Western Car Park Parking, Paignton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ4 5AD
- Capacity
- ~68 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Torbay Council
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 Great Western Car Park
Great Western Car Park is a surface car park near Paignton railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 68 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Torbay Council.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Great Western Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 68 spaces, that is roughly 54 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 Paignton
Paignton has a good range of parking with 22 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Paignton Station, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Great Western Car Park have?
Great Western Car Park in Paignton has approximately 68 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Great Western Car Park?
Great Western Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Great Western Car Park busiest?
Great Western Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Great Western Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Great Western Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Great Western Car Park?
Great Western Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Torbay Council.