Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park Parking, Porthmadog
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- LL49 9DF
- Capacity
- ~62 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park is a car park in Porthmadog town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 50 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Porthmadog
With only 2 car parks in Porthmadog, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. The nearest alternative is Lombard Street Car Park, around 400m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park have?
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park in Porthmadog has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park busiest?
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park?
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog Car Park is a town centre car park.