Long Stay 3 Parking, Prestwick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- KA9 1NY
- Capacity
- ~792 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd
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 Long Stay 3
If you’re catching a train from Prestwick, Long Stay 3 provides parking within easy reach of the station. This is a major parking facility with approximately 792 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd operates this car park.
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. 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
Long Stay 3 is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 792 spaces, that is roughly 594 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 198 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 Prestwick
Prestwick has 3 car parks in total, so Long Stay 3 is an important option for the area. Should you find Long Stay 3 full, Short Stay (about 150m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Long Stay 3 have?
Long Stay 3 in Prestwick has approximately 792 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Long Stay 3?
Long Stay 3 is a paid car park.
When is Long Stay 3 busiest?
Long Stay 3 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-11am.
When is Long Stay 3 quietest?
The quietest period for Long Stay 3 is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Long Stay 3?
Long Stay 3 is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd.