Watford Junction Short Stop Parking, Watford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Watford Junction Short Stop is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 16 of 20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Watford Junction Short Stop is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 17 of 20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- WD17 1PB
- Capacity
- 20 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Woodford Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Watford Junction Railway Station (bus station) (45m), Holiday Inn (122m), Watford Junction (123m)
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 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Watford Junction Short Stop
Rail users heading to and from Watford station will find Watford Junction Short Stop conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. At roughly 20 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Watford Junction Short Stop is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Watford
With 16 car parks in Watford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Watford Junction Short Stop is full, Euro Car Parks is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Watford Junction Short Stop
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Watford Junction Railway Station (bus station) (bus station), about 45 metres away. The main cluster of places to eat and drink sits roughly 165 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 356 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Watford Junction Short Stop have?
Watford Junction Short Stop in Watford has 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Watford Junction Short Stop?
Parking at Watford Junction Short Stop is free of charge.
When is Watford Junction Short Stop busiest?
Watford Junction Short Stop is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 16 of 20 spaces in use.
When is Watford Junction Short Stop quietest?
The best time to find a space at Watford Junction Short Stop is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 17 of 20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Watford Junction Short Stop?
Watford Junction Short Stop is a railway station car park with surface parking.