Rivieria Drive Parking, Southend-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Rivieria Drive is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 123 of ~152 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Rivieria Drive is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 131 of ~152 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS1 2RB
- Capacity
- ~152 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Lane
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Southend Council
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 Rivieria Drive
If you’re catching a train from Southend-on-Sea, Rivieria Drive provides parking within easy reach of the station. At roughly 152 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Southend Council.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Rivieria Drive is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 152 spaces, that is roughly 122 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 30 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 Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea offers over 35 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. The nearest alternative is Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rivieria Drive have?
Rivieria Drive in Southend-on-Sea has approximately 152 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Rivieria Drive?
Parking at Rivieria Drive is free of charge.
When is Rivieria Drive busiest?
Rivieria Drive is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 123 of ~152 spaces in use.
When is Rivieria Drive quietest?
The best time to find a space at Rivieria Drive is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 131 of ~152 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Rivieria Drive?
Rivieria Drive is a railway station car park with lane parking, operated by Southend Council.