North Star Parking, Swindon — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does North Star Car Park have?"

"North Star Car Park in Swindon has approximately 193 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at North Star Car Park?"

"North Star Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is North Star Car Park busiest?"

"North Star Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is North Star Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for North Star Car Park is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is North Star Car Park?"

"North Star Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking."

193 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: SN1 1BY
Capacity: ~193 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for North Star Car Park, Swindon.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	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 North Star Car Park

Situated near Swindon station, North Star Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. With approximately 193 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.

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. With 193 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

North Star Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 193 spaces, that is roughly 154 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 39 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 Swindon

Swindon has an extensive choice of parking with over 42 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Signal Point Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 North Star Car Park have?

North Star Car Park in Swindon has approximately 193 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at North Star Car Park?

North Star Car Park is a paid car park.

When is North Star Car Park busiest?

North Star Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is North Star Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for North Star Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is North Star Car Park?

North Star Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Signal Point Car Park 130m away Swindon Station Main Car Park 160m away Paragon Parking 239m away Swindon Station West Car Park 260m away Swindon Station East Car Park 261m away

More car parks in Swindon

Bath Road Car Park ~28 spaces Bristol Street Car Park ~320 spaces Britannia Place Short Stay Car Park ~146 spaces Brunel North Car Park ~754 spaces Brunel West Car Park ~627 spaces Cavendish Square Car Park ~193 spaces Chapel Street Car Park ~84 spaces Clarence House Car Park ~94 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	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	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	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	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0