St. Mary's Parking, Sunderland — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does St. Mary's Car Park have?"

"St. Mary's Car Park in Sunderland has approximately 480 parking spaces."

Q: "When is St. Mary's Car Park busiest?"

"St. Mary's Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is St. Mary's Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for St. Mary's Car Park is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is St. Mary's Car Park?"

"St. Mary's Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking."

480 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: SR1 3AH
Capacity: ~480 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St. Mary's Car Park, Sunderland.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

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

About St. Mary’s Car Park

Rail users heading to and from Sunderland station will find St. Mary’s Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 480 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.

When to Visit

Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

St. Mary’s Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 480 spaces, that is roughly 384 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 96 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 Sunderland

There are 22 car parks across Sunderland, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Prince Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does St. Mary's Car Park have?

St. Mary's Car Park in Sunderland has approximately 480 parking spaces.

When is St. Mary's Car Park busiest?

St. Mary's Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is St. Mary's Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for St. Mary's Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is St. Mary's Car Park?

St. Mary's Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Prince Street Car Park 186m away South Street Car Park 193m away Central Area car park 248m away Sunniside Car Park 286m away West Wear Street Car Park 378m away

More car parks in Sunderland

Boughton Street Car Park ~56 spaces Car Park, Sunderland ~100 spaces Car Park, Sunderland ~200 spaces Charles Street Car Park ~37 spaces Commercial Vehicle Park ~100 spaces Harbour View Car Park ~185 spaces Kayll Road Car Park ~368 spaces Marine Walk Car Park ~71 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0