Tesco Parking, Portslade by Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BN41 1GX
- Capacity
- ~257 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 46 | 66 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 46 | 66 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 46 | 66 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 46 | 66 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 46 | 66 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 54 | 29 | 12 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tesco
Tesco is located close to Portslade by Sea railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With approximately 257 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements.
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. With 257 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Tesco is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 257 spaces, that is roughly 180 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 77 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 Portslade by Sea
With only 2 car parks in Portslade by Sea, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Aldi is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tesco have?
Tesco in Portslade by Sea has approximately 257 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Tesco busiest?
Tesco tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Tesco quietest?
The quietest period for Tesco is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Tesco?
Tesco is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.