Harbour Parade Car Park Parking, Southampton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Harbour Parade Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 46 of ~57 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Harbour Parade Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 49 of ~57 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SO15 1AR
- Capacity
- ~57 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Euro Car Parks
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 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 Harbour Parade Car Park
Harbour Parade Car Park is located close to Southampton railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. It provides roughly 57 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Euro Car Parks.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. With 57 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Harbour Parade Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 57 spaces, that is roughly 46 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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 Southampton
With more than 33 car parks in Southampton, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Harbour Parade Car Park full, West Bay (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Harbour Parade Car Park have?
Harbour Parade Car Park in Southampton has approximately 57 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Harbour Parade Car Park?
Harbour Parade Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Harbour Parade Car Park busiest?
Harbour Parade Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 46 of ~57 spaces in use.
When is Harbour Parade Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Harbour Parade Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 49 of ~57 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Harbour Parade Car Park?
Harbour Parade Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Euro Car Parks.