Watford Junction Short Stop Parking, Watford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WD17 1PB
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces
- 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 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Watford Junction Short Stop have?
Watford Junction Short Stop in Watford has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Watford Junction Short Stop quietest?
The quietest period for Watford Junction Short Stop is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Watford Junction Short Stop?
Watford Junction Short Stop is a railway station car park with surface parking.