Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick Parking, Prestwick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Short Stay
Rail users heading to and from Prestwick station will find Short Stay conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 512 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. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Prestwick
Prestwick has 3 car parks in total, so Short Stay is an important option for the area. The nearest alternative is Long Stay 3, about 150m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick have?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick in Prestwick has approximately 512 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick is a paid car park.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick busiest?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick quietest?
The quietest period for Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd.