Locomotion parking Parking, Shildon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DL4 1PE
- Capacity
- ~26 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 59 | 51 | 28 | 12 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
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. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here.
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.
Busyness in detail
Locomotion parking is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 26 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Shildon
With only 2 car parks in Shildon, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Locomotion parking is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
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.