Locomotion parking Parking, Shildon
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 Locomotion parking
Situated near Shildon station, Locomotion parking serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At roughly 26 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.
Parking in Shildon
Locomotion parking is one of just 2 car parks in Shildon, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. If Locomotion parking is full, Locomotion parking is about 200m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Locomotion parking have?
Locomotion parking in Shildon has approximately 26 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Locomotion parking?
Parking at Locomotion parking is free of charge.
When is Locomotion parking busiest?
Locomotion parking tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Locomotion parking quietest?
The quietest period for Locomotion parking is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Locomotion parking?
Locomotion parking is a railway station car park with surface parking.