Swindon Station West Car Park Parking, Swindon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Swindon Station West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 118 of 124 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Swindon Station West Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 83 of 124 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SN1 5DB
- Capacity
- 124 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- APOCA
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Sheppard Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 13
Nearby landmarks: Station Industrial Estate (129m), Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre (141m), North Star House (188m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Swindon Station West Car Park
As a town centre car park in Swindon, Swindon Station West Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With approximately 124 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by APOCA.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 124 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Swindon Station West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 124 spaces, that is roughly 118 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Swindon
Swindon has an extensive choice of parking with over 42 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Sheppard Street Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Swindon Station West Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Station Industrial Estate, about 129 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 109 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 13 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 42 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 Swindon Station West Car Park have?
Swindon Station West Car Park in Swindon has 124 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Swindon Station West Car Park?
Swindon Station West Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Swindon Station West Car Park busiest?
Swindon Station West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 118 of 124 spaces in use.
When is Swindon Station West Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Swindon Station West Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 83 of 124 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Swindon Station West Car Park?
Swindon Station West Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by APOCA.