Watford Junction Short Stop Parking, Watford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Watford Junction Short Stop
Watford Junction Short Stop is a surface car park near Watford railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With space for around 20 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. 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. With only 20 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Parking in Watford
Watford has a good range of parking with 16 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Watford Junction Short Stop full, Euro Car Parks (about 200m away) is the closest option. 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.