Short Stay Red Parking, Stansted Mountfitchet

Q: "How many parking spaces does Short Stay Red have?"

"Short Stay Red in Stansted Mountfitchet has approximately 361 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Short Stay Red busiest?"

"Short Stay Red tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Short Stay Red quietest?"

"The quietest period for Short Stay Red is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Short Stay Red?"

"Short Stay Red is a railway station car park with surface parking."

361 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: CM24 1AQ
Capacity: ~361 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Short Stay Red, Stansted Mountfitchet.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Tue	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Wed	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Thu	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Fri	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	42	50	63	54	29	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	21	25	29	29	25	25	21	17	13	8	4	0	0
Sun	4	4	8	13	17	17	17	13	13	8	8	4	4	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Short Stay Red

Rail users heading to and from Stansted Mountfitchet station will find Short Stay Red conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. At approximately 361 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.

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

Short Stay Red is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 361 spaces, that is roughly 253 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 108 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 Stansted Mountfitchet

There are 17 car parks across Stansted Mountfitchet, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Short Stay Red full, Short Stay Orange (around 700m away) is the closest option.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Short Stay Red have?

Short Stay Red in Stansted Mountfitchet has approximately 361 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Short Stay Red busiest?

Short Stay Red tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Short Stay Red quietest?

The quietest period for Short Stay Red is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Short Stay Red?

Short Stay Red is a railway station car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Short Stay Orange 681m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Tue	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Wed	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Thu	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Fri	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	42	50	63	54	29	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	21	25	29	29	25	25	21	17	13	8	4	0	0
Sun	4	4	8	13	17	17	17	13	13	8	8	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Tue	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Wed	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Thu	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Fri	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	42	50	63	54	29	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	21	25	29	29	25	25	21	17	13	8	4	0	0
Sun	4	4	8	13	17	17	17	13	13	8	8	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Tue	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Wed	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Thu	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	38	46	58	50	25	8	4
Fri	17	46	67	71	63	50	42	38	33	42	50	63	54	29	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	21	25	29	29	25	25	21	17	13	8	4	0	0
Sun	4	4	8	13	17	17	17	13	13	8	8	4	4	0	0	0