St Thomas Street Upper Car Park Parking, Ryde
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PO33 2DL
- Capacity
- ~158 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Isle of Wight Council
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 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 68 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About St Thomas Street Upper Car Park
St Thomas Street Upper Car Park is a surface car park near Ryde railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With approximately 158 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Isle of Wight Council.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
St Thomas Street Upper Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 158 spaces, that is roughly 118 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 40 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 Ryde
Ryde has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if St Thomas Street Upper Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is St Thomas Street Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does St Thomas Street Upper Car Park have?
St Thomas Street Upper Car Park in Ryde has approximately 158 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at St Thomas Street Upper Car Park?
St Thomas Street Upper Car Park is a paid car park.
When is St Thomas Street Upper Car Park busiest?
St Thomas Street Upper Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is St Thomas Street Upper Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for St Thomas Street Upper Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is St Thomas Street Upper Car Park?
St Thomas Street Upper Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Isle of Wight Council.