Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park Parking, Staines-upon-Thames
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TW6 2GA
- Capacity
- ~2746 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Tue | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Wed | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Thu | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Fri | 14 | 40 | 58 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 36 | 43 | 54 | 47 | 25 | 11 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park
Rail users heading to and from Staines-upon-Thames station will find Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 2746 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 2746 spaces, that is roughly 1648 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1098 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 Staines-upon-Thames
With only 2 car parks in Staines-upon-Thames, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park have?
Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park in Staines-upon-Thames has approximately 2746 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park busiest?
Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park quietest?
The quietest period for Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park?
Heathrow Terminal 5 short stay car park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.