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 74% full — roughly 112 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 12% full — roughly 134 of ~152 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS1 2QT
- 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 | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 | 52 | 65 | 57 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rivieria Drive
Rivieria Drive is a car park near Southend-on-Sea railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. At roughly 152 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed 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 75% full. With about 152 spaces, that is roughly 114 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 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 has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. 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 74% full — roughly 112 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 12% full — roughly 134 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.