--- description: Waratah railway station has one accessible Platt Street space, while nearby paid parking starts at $2.50 an hour and Waratah Village offers 489 customer space title: Parking Near Waratah Railway Station, Islington | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-866ea10f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Waratah Railway Station, Islington Transport Parking · Islington, New South Wales · Waratah railway station Published 6 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 5 Braye Street, Mayfield NSW 2304 [Airport Parking (NTL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/nsw/ntl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/nsw/islington) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/nsw/islington) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/nsw/islington) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/islington) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/islington) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/nsw/islington) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/nsw/islington) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/nsw/islington) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/nsw/islington) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/nsw/islington) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/nsw/islington) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/nsw/islington) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/nsw/islington) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/nsw/islington) Where Can I Park for Waratah Railway Station? The station-side option is a new accessible parking space on Platt Street, beside the station, and it is not general commuter parking. Nearby paid alternatives include a space 540 metres away for $2.50 an hour, plus options 1.1 kilometres away for $2.50 an hour. Waratah Village has 489 free customer spaces for up to three hours. Listen to article 5:20 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
5 Braye Street, Mayfield NSW 2304
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking Space in Newcastle, NSW, 540 m (7 min walk)
Nearest station
Broadmeadow railway station, 2.2 km (29 min walk)
## Parking Near Islington [Affordable Parking Space in Newcastle, NSW $2.50/hr 540 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/newcastle/affordable-parking-space-newcastle-nsw-163050) [Convenient Public Parking Lot in Waratah, NSW $2.50/hr 1.1 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/waratah/convenient-public-parking-lot-waratah-nsw-92097) [Affordable Parking in the Heart of Newcastle, NSW $2.50/hr 1.1 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/newcastle/affordable-parking-heart-newcastle-nsw-163051) [Convenient Garage Parking in Waratah, NSW - 2 Edith St $2.50/hr 1.2 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/waratah/waratah-calvary-mater-hospital-parking-nsw-93213) [Convenient Parking Space in Newcastle - Affordable Rates $2.50/hr 1.3 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/newcastle/convenient-parking-space-newcastle-affordable-rates-163052) [Affordable Parking Lot in Newcastle - Just $15/Day! $15.00/day 1.5 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/newcastle/affordable-parking-lot-newcastle-15day-182184) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A train at a railway station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-866ea10f.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@davdkuko) / David Kwewum ## Parking at Waratah Railway Station on Platt Street The station’s upgrade includes a new accessible parking space on Platt Street, beside the station in Mayfield near Islington (transport.nsw.gov.au). This is the only station parking facility identified in the published upgrade details, and it is intended for accessible use rather than general commuter parking. Transport for NSW lists station facilities and accessibility information for Waratah Station through its stop information service (transportnsw.info). Drivers using the Platt Street space should follow the signs and markings at the station entrance, particularly because the space is reserved for accessible parking. ## Parksy Spaces Within Reach of the Station Parksy lists six nearby paid spaces for drivers who need an alternative to station-side parking. The closest is a parking space in Newcastle, 540 metres away, priced at $2.50 an hour. A public parking lot in Waratah and a parking space in Newcastle are each 1.1 kilometres away at $2.50 an hour. Further choices include a garage in Waratah at 2 Edith Street, 1.2 kilometres away for $2.50 an hour, and another Newcastle parking space 1.3 kilometres away at $2.50 an hour. A Newcastle parking lot 1.5 kilometres away charges $15 a day. The closest space suits a short walk, while the garage and daily-rate lot may better suit drivers leaving a vehicle for a longer period. Show map of Islington ## Commuter Parking Around Waratah Station The station upgrade provides a new accessible parking space on Platt Street, giving eligible drivers a marked option close to the platforms (transport.nsw.gov.au). The upgrade information identifies the space as accessible, so it should not be treated as general commuter parking. Waratah Village offers 489 free car parking spaces with access from Turton Road or Coolamin Road, but the centre states that the free parking is for customers only and is limited to three hours (waratahvillage.com.au). Parksy also lists daily and [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) choices around the station, including paid spaces and commercial garages. ## Street Parking and Nearby Customer Parking in Mayfield Waratah Village’s parking is customer parking rather than unrestricted station parking. The centre provides 489 spaces and allows three hours of [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for customers, with vehicle access from Turton Road or Coolamin Road (waratahvillage.com.au). The accessible station space is on Platt Street as part of the Waratah Station upgrade (transport.nsw.gov.au). Its location and purpose make the street-side space distinct from general kerbside parking, so drivers should use it only when the accessibility conditions shown by the station signs and markings apply. ## Broadmeadow Connections and Alternatives From Waratah Broadmeadow railway station is the nearest station listed for this location, 2.2 kilometres away and a 29-minute walk from Waratah railway station. It can provide an alternative rail starting point for drivers who cannot use the limited station-side parking. Waratah Village is another nearby parking reference point, with entrances from Turton Road and Coolamin Road (waratahvillage.com.au). Its 489 spaces are free for up to three hours for customers, making the site relevant to short visits rather than an all-day park-and-ride arrangement. Transport for NSW’s Waratah Station stop page provides the station’s available facility and accessibility information (transportnsw.info). Show street view near Waratah railway station ## Sources - [NSW Government road rules](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules) - [Commuter parking](https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/drive/parking/commuter-parking) - [Council car parks](https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/parking-and-rangers/council-car-parks) - [Transport for NSW](https://transportnsw.info) - [Waratah Station](https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101167) - [Location & Parking](https://waratahvillage.com.au/location-parking/) - [Waratah Station Upgrade - Transport for NSW](https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/waratah-station-upgrade) - [Mater Newcastle | Maps and transport](https://www.calvarycare.org.au/hospitals/calvary-mater-newcastle/maps-and-transport-3) - [On Site Parking](https://waratahprivate.com.au/on-site-parking/) \* 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 Waratah Railway Station? The station-side option is a new accessible parking space on Platt Street, beside the station, and it is not general commuter parking. Nearby paid alternatives include a space 540 metres away for $2.50 an hour, plus options 1.1 kilometres away for $2.50 an hour. Waratah Village has 489 free customer spaces for up to three hours. ### Is There Accessible Parking at Waratah Railway Station? Yes. The station upgrade includes a new accessible parking space on Platt Street beside the station. It is intended for accessible use rather than general commuter parking. Drivers should follow the signs and markings at the station entrance and use the space only when the accessibility conditions shown there apply. ### What Is the Closest Paid Parking Near Waratah Railway Station? The closest Parksy option is a parking space in Newcastle, 540 metres away, priced at $2.50 an hour. Other nearby choices include a public parking lot in Waratah and a parking space in Newcastle, both 1.1 kilometres away and priced at $2.50 an hour. ### Does Waratah Village Offer Free Parking for Train Passengers? Waratah Village offers 489 free car parking spaces, with access from Turton Road or Coolamin Road. The parking is for customers only and is limited to three hours, so it is intended for short visits rather than an all-day park-and-ride arrangement. ### What Longer-Stay Parking Options Are Near the Station? Parksy lists a garage in Waratah at 2 Edith Street, 1.2 kilometres away for $2.50 an hour, another Newcastle parking space 1.3 kilometres away at $2.50 an hour, and a Newcastle parking lot 1.5 kilometres away charging $15 a day. The garage and daily-rate lot may suit longer stays. ### Can I Use Broadmeadow Railway Station Instead? Broadmeadow railway station is 2.2 kilometres away and a 29-minute walk from Waratah railway station. It can provide an alternative rail starting point for drivers who cannot use the limited station-side parking. 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