Union Street Car Park Parking, Stowmarket
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Union Street Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 76% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Union Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 21 of ~24 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP14 1HW
- Capacity
- ~24 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 68 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Union Street Car Park
Situated near Stowmarket station, Union Street Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. It has an estimated 24 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.
Busyness in detail
Union Street Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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 Stowmarket
There are 7 car parks across Stowmarket, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Union Street West Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Union Street Car Park have?
Union Street Car Park in Stowmarket has approximately 24 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Union Street Car Park?
Union Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Union Street Car Park busiest?
Union Street Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 76% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces in use.
When is Union Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Union Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 21 of ~24 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Union Street Car Park?
Union Street Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.