Long Stay 2 Parking, Rochford
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
About Long Stay 2
Rail users heading to and from Rochford station will find Long Stay 2 conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 1223 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. Southend Airport operates this car park.
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 Rochford
Rochford has a good range of parking with 12 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Long Stay 2 is full, Long stay 1 is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.