Parking Near Royal Children's Hospital, North Melbourne
Where Can I Park for Royal Children's Hospital?
Ticketed parking is available 24 hours in the underground car park beneath the hospital, with vehicle access from Flemington Road through Entry 1, Entry 2 or Entry 4. Accessible bays are available. Nearby Parksy options include a secure 24/7 garage 80 metres away at $12 an hour and a commercial garage 130 metres away at $15 a day.
- Address
- 48-50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking Garage in Parkville, VIC, 80 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Flemington Bridge, 1.1 km (14 min walk)
Parking Near North Melbourne
Royal Children's Hospital with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, providing a short walk and less circling before an appointment. Photo: Pexels
Parking Beneath Royal Children's Hospital on Flemington Road
Ticketed parking is available in the underground car park beneath the hospital. Drivers can enter from Flemington Road through Entry 1, Entry 2 or Entry 4, with the access arrangement published in the hospital’s parking guide (rch.org.au).
The entire car park is open 24 hours, so it can suit early appointments, late finishes and overnight visits (rch.org.au). Accessible bays are available in the hospital car park, giving visitors with mobility needs a more practical option close to the building. Families may be eligible for a discount parking card when their child receives a disability allowance, according to the hospital’s social work information (rch.org.au). Students on placement can use the casual staff daily rate of $15 at the hospital car park and 48 Flemington Road (rch.org.au).
Arriving for Appointments and Emergency Care at the Hospital
For a planned visit, use the hospital’s Flemington Road entrances and allow time to reach the underground car park before an appointment. Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 4 are the published vehicle access points, while the hospital’s ticketed parking sits underneath the building (rch.org.au).
A driver dropping off a child should leave the vehicle only where the hospital permits, then move to the car park if the visit continues.
Parksy Parking Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Hospital
The closest Parksy listing is a secure 24/7 parking garage in Parkville, a few steps away at 80 metres, priced at $12 an hour. Three secure private spaces in North Melbourne are 110 metres away: one is priced at $10 an hour, another at $4 an hour, and another at $3 an hour. These spaces are close enough for appointments where keeping the hospital’s underground bays free is useful.
A secure 24/7 private space in North Melbourne is also 110 metres away and costs $100 a month, making it the most practical listed choice for regular visits or shift workers. A secure private space at the same distance is available for $3 an hour. A priced commercial garage in Parkville is 130 metres away at $15 a day, which is better suited to a longer appointment, a full visiting day or a work shift than an hourly booking.
Trains and Buses Serving Flemington Road and Parkville
Flemington Bridge is the nearest station, 1.1 kilometres from the hospital and a 14-minute walk. Macaulay is about a 14-minute walk away, while Arden is about a 15-minute walk away. These walking times make Flemington Bridge the simplest rail option for most visitors travelling to 48-50 Flemington Road.
Public transport can avoid the pressure of finding a space near the hospital, particularly for staff and visitors staying several hours. The train stations provide the named rail approaches to Parkville, with the final walk connecting to the hospital campus. Bus route details are not included in the listed transport information, so visitors using buses should plan their route to Flemington Road before leaving.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Royal Children's Hospital?
Ticketed parking is available 24 hours in the underground car park beneath the hospital, with vehicle access from Flemington Road through Entry 1, Entry 2 or Entry 4. Accessible bays are available. Nearby Parksy options include a secure 24/7 garage 80 metres away at $12 an hour and a commercial garage 130 metres away at $15 a day.
What Are the Hospital Car Park Entry Points?
Drivers can enter the underground car park from Flemington Road through Entry 1, Entry 2 or Entry 4. The car park is beneath the hospital and is ticketed. For a planned visit, allow time to reach the underground car park before the appointment.
Is Parking Available 24 Hours?
The entire underground car park is open 24 hours. This can suit early appointments, late finishes and overnight visits. Accessible bays are available in the hospital car park, providing visitors with mobility needs a more practical parking option close to the building.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available?
The closest Parksy option is a secure 24/7 parking garage 80 metres away at $12 an hour. Three secure private spaces 110 metres away cost $10 an hour, $4 an hour and $3 an hour. A commercial garage 130 metres away costs $15 a day.
Is There a Monthly Parking Option Nearby?
A secure 24/7 private space in North Melbourne is 110 metres away and costs $100 a month. It is the most practical listed choice for regular visits or shift workers. A secure private space at the same distance is also available for $3 an hour.
Which Train Station Is Closest?
Flemington Bridge is the nearest station, 1.1 kilometres away and a 14-minute walk. Macaulay is about a 14-minute walk away, while Arden is about a 15-minute walk away. These walking times make Flemington Bridge the simplest rail option for most visitors travelling to 48-50 Flemington Road.
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