Parking Near Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath
Where Can I Park for Croydon University Hospital?
The hospital has about 400 parking spaces, with patient and visitor parking at 530 London Road. Charges are £3 for 0-1 hour, £5 for 1-2 hours and £6.50 for 2-3 hours. For a brief drop-off or collection, two free 30-minute bays are behind the Day Surgery Unit.
- Address
- 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 7YE
- Closest listed space
- Croydon Hospital Staff Car Park – Convenient & Affordable, 45 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Thornton Heath railway station, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
Parking Near Thornton Heath
The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / K
Croydon University Hospital Car Parks and Charges
The hospital has about 400 car parking spaces, with the patient and visitor facility at 530 London Road operated through Saba Parking (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; sabaparking.co.uk). The published tariff is £3 for 0-1 hour, £5 for 1-2 hours, £6.50 for 2-3 hours, £8 for 3-4 hours and £10 for 4-5 hours (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust). The 5-24-hour charge is also listed by the trust, although the supplied tariff does not show its amount.
Two free 30-minute parking bays sit behind the Day Surgery Unit, making them useful for a short patient collection or appointment drop-off (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust). The hospital site map identifies the main entrance and Day Surgery Unit access points, while disabled parking provision is listed as 19 spaces (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust). Staff parking is restricted to people with authorised permits, with daily charges applying to eligible permit holders (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust).
Arriving for Appointments, Visiting and Emergency Care on London Road
The two free 30-minute bays behind the Day Surgery Unit are the clearest option for a brief drop-off or collection, rather than using a charged visitor space for a short stop (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust). The main entrance is on London Road at 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE, so drivers should plan their approach around the hospital site rather than treating every entrance as a public car-park entrance.
Disabled bays opposite the main entrance have been subject to temporary unavailability notices from the NHS trust, so a passenger who needs step-free access should allow time to use the marked accessible area available on arrival (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust). The site provides 19 disabled spaces overall (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust).
Parksy Spaces Close to the Hospital for Visits and Shifts
The closest Parksy listing is a staff-oriented parking space 45 yards away at £3 a day. Its proximity suits hospital workers and patients who need to avoid a longer walk. A 24/7-access space is 174 yards away at £3 an hour, offering a practical choice for an appointment or visit when round-the-clock access matters.
For a longer stay, a space near Sutton Health Clinic is 227 yards away and costs £3.20 a day. Two spaces 333 yards away are listed at £90 a week and £90 a month, making them better suited to a recurring commute or shift pattern than a single short appointment. A secure 24/7 allocated space at the same 333-yard distance costs £12 a day and is suited to workers needing an allocated space for a full day.
Parking Controls Around 530 London Road and Thornton Heath
The hospital address is 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 7YE, and the on-site visitor parking is charged rather than free except for the two 30-minute bays behind the Day Surgery Unit (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust).
Staff parking at the hospital requires an authorised permit, and the trust uses automatic number plate recognition parking at the site (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust). The disabled bays opposite the main entrance have also been covered by a temporary unavailability notice from the trust (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust). These site-specific controls make the hospital car parks and booked spaces more dependable for a planned visit than stopping informally near the entrance.
Thornton Heath, West Croydon and Selhurst Connections to the Hospital
Thornton Heath railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 miles away and a 15-minute walk from the hospital. West Croydon is about an 18-minute walk, while Selhurst railway station is about a 19-minute walk. Thornton Heath is therefore the most direct rail choice for a visitor continuing on foot to 530 London Road.
The hospital is on London Road in Thornton Heath, with bus services serving the corridor and the hospital area. A visitor using the train can avoid the charged hospital car park by walking from Thornton Heath station rather than driving into the site.
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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 Croydon University Hospital?
The hospital has about 400 parking spaces, with patient and visitor parking at 530 London Road. Charges are £3 for 0-1 hour, £5 for 1-2 hours and £6.50 for 2-3 hours. For a brief drop-off or collection, two free 30-minute bays are behind the Day Surgery Unit.
How Much Does Hospital Parking Cost?
The published tariff is £3 for 0-1 hour, £5 for 1-2 hours, £6.50 for 2-3 hours, £8 for 3-4 hours and £10 for 4-5 hours. The 5-24-hour charge is also listed, but its amount is not shown in the supplied tariff. Visitor parking is operated through Saba Parking.
Where Can I Park for a Short Drop-Off or Collection?
Two free 30-minute parking bays are behind the Day Surgery Unit. The site map identifies the Day Surgery Unit access points and the main entrance.
What Parking Is Available Near the Hospital for Staff or Longer Stays?
A staff-oriented space is 45 yards away at £3 a day. A 24/7-access space is 174 yards away at £3 an hour. For longer stays, a space 227 yards away costs £3.20 a day, while spaces 333 yards away cost £90 a week, £90 a month or £12 a day for secure 24/7 allocated parking.
Is Disabled Parking Available at the Hospital?
There are 19 disabled spaces overall. Disabled bays opposite the main entrance have been subject to temporary unavailability notices, so passengers needing step-free access should allow time to use the marked accessible area available on arrival. The main entrance is on London Road at 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE.
Can I Travel to the Hospital by Train Instead of Parking?
Thornton Heath railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 miles away and a 15-minute walk. West Croydon is about an 18-minute walk, while Selhurst railway station is about a 19-minute walk. Thornton Heath is the most direct rail choice for continuing on foot to the hospital area.
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