Oyston Street Parking, South Shields

Q: "How many parking spaces does Oyston Street Car Park have?"

"Oyston Street Car Park in South Shields has approximately 105 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Oyston Street Car Park?"

"Oyston Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Oyston Street Car Park busiest?"

"Oyston Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Oyston Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Oyston Street Car Park is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Oyston Street Car Park?"

"Oyston Street Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by South Tyneside Council."

105 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: NE33 1AN
Capacity: ~105 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: South Tyneside Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Oyston Street Car Park, South Shields.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Oyston Street Car Park

If you’re catching a train from South Shields, Oyston Street Car Park provides parking within easy reach of the station. There are around 105 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by South Tyneside 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. With 105 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Oyston Street Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 105 spaces, that is roughly 84 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 South Shields

South Shields has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. North Street Short Stay is the nearest alternative at about 250m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Oyston Street Car Park have?

Oyston Street Car Park in South Shields has approximately 105 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Oyston Street Car Park?

Oyston Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Oyston Street Car Park busiest?

Oyston Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Oyston Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Oyston Street Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Oyston Street Car Park?

Oyston Street Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by South Tyneside Council.

Nearby Car Parks

North Street Short Stay 284m away Saint Hilda Street Car Park 300m away Denmark Centre Car Park (Rooftop) 360m away Mill Dam Long Stay 421m away

More car parks in South Shields

Harbour Drive North Car Park ~216 spaces Harbour Drive South Car Park ~228 spaces Pier Head Foreshore Car Park ~393 spaces South Promenade South Car Park ~211 spaces Temple Park Leisure Center Pay & Display ~203 spaces Trow Quarry Car Park ~265 spaces

See all 11 car parks in South Shields →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0