Parking Near Waterloo Railway Station, Sydney, Redfern
Where Can I Park for Waterloo Railway Station, Sydney?
The station car park provides 320 spaces and is the most direct choice for combining a car trip with rail travel. Transport for NSW Park&Ride car parks offer up to 18 hours for commuters connecting to public transport using an Opal card. Nearby Parksy options include a secure private space 50 m away for $2 an hour.
- Address
- 140 Cope Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
- Closest listed space
- Secure & Convenient Private Parking in Waterloo, NSW, 50 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Green Square railway station, 950 m (12 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Parking at Waterloo Railway Station, Sydney
Waterloo railway station, Sydney is the Sydney Metro station at 88 Botany Road, Alexandria. Its station car park provides 320 spaces, with the station positioned between Botany Road and Cope Street, Raglan Street and Wellington Street (transportnsw.gov.au). This is the main station-linked parking facility for drivers approaching from Waterloo, near Redfern.
The station car park is separate from Crown Square Plaza Car Park at 2/5 Potter Street, Waterloo. Crown Square Plaza uses pay-by-plate payment by card or phone at the machine inside the car park (secureparking.com.au). A further commercial facility operates at 20A Danks Street, with casual parking available seven days a week (wilsonparking.com.au).
Commuter Parking for the Waterloo Metro Trip
The 320-space facility at the metro station is the most direct choice for a driver combining a car trip with rail travel (transportnsw.gov.au). Its position between Botany Road and Cope Street makes the station approach useful for Waterloo commuters travelling towards the platform entrance.
Transport for NSW Park&Ride car parks offer up to 18 hours of parking for commuters who connect to public transport using an Opal card (transportnsw.info). That arrangement is designed for a working day or another extended public-transport journey, rather than a short visit near the station.
For drivers who prefer a commercial facility, Crown Square Plaza accepts pay-by-plate payment by card or phone at its on-site machine (secureparking.com.au). The 20A Danks Street facility provides casual parking seven days a week (wilsonparking.com.au).
Street Parking Around Cope Street and Botany Road
The station address is 140 Cope Street, Waterloo NSW 2017, placing the arrival point in Waterloo near Redfern. The metro site itself is associated with Botany Road, Cope Street, Raglan Street and Wellington Street (transportnsw.gov.au), so these streets form the practical approach area for station parking.
A driver using the surrounding streets needs to follow the posted parking controls at the exact space, including any time limit, paid-parking instruction, clearway or resident restriction shown on the sign. Transport for NSW identifies Park&Ride parking as a public-transport-linked arrangement requiring an Opal card for up to 18 hours (transportnsw.info), rather than a general entitlement to leave a vehicle on nearby streets.
Parksy Spaces Near Waterloo Railway Station, Sydney
Parksy lists a secure private space in Waterloo, a few steps away at 50 m, priced at $2 an hour. It suits a short station visit or a commuter wanting a very close off-street space. A secure private space in Alexandria is 100 m away and costs $4 an hour, while a secure indoor Waterloo space is 120 m away at $390 a month.
For hourly parking, a private Waterloo space 170 m away costs $3 an hour, and another private Waterloo space 230 m away also costs $3 an hour. The 170 m option suits a daytime visit, while the 230 m option provides another close choice for a regular short stay. An indoor lot space in Alexandria is 200 m away and priced at $69.54 a week, making it better suited to repeated parking than a single brief stop.
Rail and Public-Transport Links From the Waterloo Station Area
Green Square railway station is the nearest listed station, 950 m from Waterloo railway station, Sydney, or a 12-minute walk. Regent Street railway station is about a 15-minute walk away, and Macdonaldtown railway station is about a 16-minute walk away.
The Waterloo metro station is at 88 Botany Road, Alexandria, between Botany Road and Cope Street, Raglan Street and Wellington Street (transportnsw.gov.au). Drivers can therefore use the station as a public-transport interchange, while Transport for NSW Park&Ride facilities offer up to 18 hours when commuters connect with public transport using an Opal card (transportnsw.info).
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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 Waterloo Railway Station, Sydney?
The station car park provides 320 spaces and is the most direct choice for combining a car trip with rail travel. Transport for NSW Park&Ride car parks offer up to 18 hours for commuters connecting to public transport using an Opal card. Nearby Parksy options include a secure private space 50 m away for $2 an hour.
How Many Spaces Does the Waterloo Station Car Park Have?
The station car park provides 320 spaces and is the main station-linked parking facility for drivers approaching from Waterloo, near Redfern. The metro station is at 88 Botany Road, Alexandria, positioned between Botany Road and Cope Street, Raglan Street and Wellington Street. It is separate from Crown Square Plaza Car Park at 2/5 Potter Street, Waterloo.
How Long Can Commuters Use Park&Ride Parking?
Transport for NSW Park&Ride car parks offer up to 18 hours of parking for commuters who connect to public transport using an Opal card. This arrangement is designed for a working day or another extended public-transport journey, rather than a short visit near the station. The station car park is the most direct choice for a car and rail trip.
What Parking Controls Apply on Streets Around Cope Street and Botany Road?
Drivers using surrounding streets need to follow the posted parking controls at the exact space. These may include a time limit, paid-parking instruction, clearway or resident restriction shown on the sign. The practical approach area includes Botany Road, Cope Street, Raglan Street and Wellington Street, but Park&Ride is a public-transport-linked arrangement requiring an Opal card.
What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options?
Parksy lists a secure private space 50 m away for $2 an hour. A secure private space in Alexandria is 100 m away at $4 an hour, while a secure indoor Waterloo space is 120 m away at $390 a month. Other hourly Waterloo spaces are 170 m and 230 m away, each priced at $3 an hour.
Which Nearby Railway Stations Are Listed From the Station Area?
Green Square railway station is the nearest listed station, 950 m away, or a 12-minute walk. Regent Street railway station is about a 15-minute walk away, and Macdonaldtown railway station is about a 16-minute walk away. The metro station can therefore serve as a public-transport interchange, with Park&Ride offering up to 18 hours using an Opal card.
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