Union Street West Car Park Parking, Stowmarket
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP14 1FA
- Capacity
- ~87 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 West Car Park
Rail users heading to and from Stowmarket station will find Union Street West Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. The car park has approximately 87 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.
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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Union Street West Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 87 spaces, that is roughly 65 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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 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 West Car Park have?
Union Street West Car Park in Stowmarket has approximately 87 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Union Street West Car Park?
Parking at Union Street West Car Park is free of charge.
When is Union Street West Car Park busiest?
Union Street West Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Union Street West Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Union Street West Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Union Street West Car Park?
Union Street West Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.