Grand Central Parking Parking, Birmingham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Grand Central Parking is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 207 of ~244 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Grand Central Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 210 of ~244 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- B2 4BW
- Capacity
- ~244 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Navigation Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: Avanti West Coast (32m), Birmingham New Street (83m), Monsoon (95m)
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 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Grand Central Parking
Situated near Birmingham station, Grand Central Parking serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. There are around 244 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. With 244 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Grand Central Parking is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 244 spaces, that is roughly 207 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 37 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 Birmingham
With more than 70 car parks in Birmingham, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Short Stay Parking is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Grand Central Parking
Within a 500-metre walk there are 34 shops, 21 places to eat or drink and 12 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Avanti West Coast, about 32 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 201 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 182 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 20.0 metres, which is around 6 decks.
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 Grand Central Parking have?
Grand Central Parking in Birmingham has approximately 244 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Grand Central Parking?
Grand Central Parking is a paid car park.
When is Grand Central Parking busiest?
Grand Central Parking is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 207 of ~244 spaces in use.
When is Grand Central Parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Grand Central Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 210 of ~244 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Grand Central Parking?
Grand Central Parking is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.