Whitley Road Car Park Parking, Whitley Bay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE26 2ND
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- North Tyneside Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| 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 Whitley Road Car Park
Whitley Road Car Park is a surface car park near Whitley Bay railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With space for around 20 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by North Tyneside Council.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.
Busyness in detail
Whitley Road Car Park 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 Whitley Bay
With 14 car parks in Whitley Bay, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Park View Shopping Centre is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Whitley Road Car Park have?
Whitley Road Car Park in Whitley Bay has approximately 20 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Whitley Road Car Park?
Parking at Whitley Road Car Park is free of charge.
When is Whitley Road Car Park busiest?
Whitley Road Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Whitley Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Whitley Road Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Whitley Road Car Park?
Whitley Road Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by North Tyneside Council.