Petersfield Downside Station Car Park Parking, Petersfield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- GU32 3EE
- Capacity
- ~161 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- South West Trains
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Petersfield Downside Station Car Park
Petersfield Downside Station Car Park is located close to Petersfield railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. There are around 161 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by South West Trains.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Petersfield Downside Station Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 161 spaces, that is roughly 121 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 40 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 Petersfield
With 7 car parks in Petersfield, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Petersfield Downside Station Car Park full, Petersfield Upside station Car park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Petersfield Downside Station Car Park have?
Petersfield Downside Station Car Park in Petersfield has approximately 161 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Petersfield Downside Station Car Park?
Petersfield Downside Station Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Petersfield Downside Station Car Park busiest?
Petersfield Downside Station Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-11am.
When is Petersfield Downside Station Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Petersfield Downside Station Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Petersfield Downside Station Car Park?
Petersfield Downside Station Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by South West Trains.