514 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
PR1 8BT
Capacity
~514 spaces (estimated)
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Fishergate Centre Car Park, Preston.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon185073786855464136415064552795
Tue185073786855464136415064552795
Wed185073786855464136415064552795
Thu185073786855464136415064552795
Fri1850737868554641364655685932145
Sat59182327323227272318149500
Sun5591418181814149955000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Fishergate Centre Car Park

Fishergate Centre Car Park is located close to Preston railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 514 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Fishergate Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 514 spaces, that is roughly 411 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 103 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 Preston

Preston has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Fishergate Centre Car Park is full, Railway Station Short Term Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Fishergate Centre Car Park have?

Fishergate Centre Car Park in Preston has approximately 514 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Fishergate Centre Car Park?

Fishergate Centre Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Fishergate Centre Car Park busiest?

Fishergate Centre Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Fishergate Centre Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Fishergate Centre Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Fishergate Centre Car Park?

Fishergate Centre Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.

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