East Station Parking, Peebles — Best Time to Park

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

"East Station Car Park in Peebles has approximately 257 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at East Station Car Park?"

"East Station Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is East Station Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is East Station Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"East Station Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Scottish Borders Council."

257 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: EH45 8AY
Capacity: ~257 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Scottish Borders Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for East Station Car Park, Peebles.
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 East Station Car Park

East Station Car Park is a surface car park in Peebles town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 257 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Scottish Borders Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 257 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

East Station Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 257 spaces, that is roughly 231 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 Peebles

There are 9 car parks across Peebles, so you have options if your first choice is full. Greenside Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does East Station Car Park have?

East Station Car Park in Peebles has approximately 257 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at East Station Car Park?

East Station Car Park is a paid car park.

When is East Station Car Park busiest?

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

When is East Station Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is East Station Car Park?

East Station Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Scottish Borders Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Greenside Car Park 459m away Kingsmeadows 483m away Swimming Pool Car Park 519m away

More car parks in Peebles

7 Stanes Car Park ~76 spaces Neidpath Car Park ~52 spaces Osprey Car Park ~415 spaces Red Squirrel Car Park Visitors Car Park ~38 spaces

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