Railway Station Short Term Car Park Parking, Preston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PR1 8AP
- Capacity
- ~23 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Street side
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Railway Station Short Term Car Park
If you’re catching a train from Preston, Railway Station Short Term Car Park provides parking within easy reach of the station. With space for around 23 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Railway Station Short Term Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 23 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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
There are 20 car parks across Preston, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Railway Station Short Term Car Park full, Fishergate Centre Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Railway Station Short Term Car Park have?
Railway Station Short Term Car Park in Preston has approximately 23 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Railway Station Short Term Car Park busiest?
Railway Station Short Term Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Railway Station Short Term Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Railway Station Short Term Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Railway Station Short Term Car Park?
Railway Station Short Term Car Park is a railway station car park with street_side parking.