Station Way Car Park Parking, St Albans
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- AL1 5HE
- Capacity
- ~802 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- APCOA Parking
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Station Way Car Park
Rail users heading to and from St Albans station will find Station Way Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 802 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. APCOA Parking operates this car park.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Station Way Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 802 spaces, that is roughly 642 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 160 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 St Albans
There are 15 car parks across St Albans, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Station Way Car Park full, Ridgmont Road Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Station Way Car Park have?
Station Way Car Park in St Albans has approximately 802 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Station Way Car Park?
Station Way Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Station Way Car Park busiest?
Station Way Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Station Way Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Station Way Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Station Way Car Park?
Station Way Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by APCOA Parking.