Parking Near Bowden Railway Station, Thebarton
Where Can I Park for Bowden Railway Station?
Adelaide Metro identifies Park ’n’ Ride near LOT 1 Gibson St, with stop code 18442, but the station summary records parking as unavailable. The closest priced option is 1 Port Road, 50 m away at $6 a day. For a full shift, avoid the three-hour temporary car parks on Second and Third Streets.
- Address
- 7 Second Street, Bowden SA 5007
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking in Adelaide - 1 Port Road Lot, 50 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- North Adelaide railway station, 460 m (6 min walk)
Parking Near Thebarton
Bowden railway station with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, giving drivers a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
Bowden Railway Station’s Park ’N’ Ride Access From Gibson Street
The station’s Adelaide Metro listing identifies a Park ’n’ Ride facility near LOT 1 Gibson St, Bowden, with stop code 18442 (adelaidemetro.com.au). The station address is 7 Second Street, Bowden SA 5007.
A separate description of Bowden railway station records parking as unavailable and cycle facilities as available (Wikipedia). For drivers, the distinction matters because the Adelaide Metro page labels the stop as having Park ’n’ Ride, while the station summary does not present a conventional station car park. The confirmed station-side information therefore points to Park ’n’ Ride near LOT 1 Gibson St rather than a priced, capacity-listed facility at the railway platform.
Parksy Parking Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Station
Parksy lists a priced lot at 1 Port Road, 50 m away, at $6 a day. At that distance, it suits a driver wanting the shortest listed walk. A secure monthly lot in Bowden is 210 m away and costs $468 a month, while a secure indoor lot in Bowden is 290 m away for $468 a month, with 24/7 access stated in its listing.
For longer-term parking, an outdoor lot in Bowden is 300 m away at $159 a month. A 172 Port Road outdoor space is 500 m away and costs $2 an hour, making it the hourly option among the listed spaces. A secure monthly lot in Hindmarsh is 510 m away at $98 a month, which may suit a driver prepared to walk farther for a lower monthly price.
Timed Parking on Second and Third Streets in Bowden
Temporary car parks along Second and Third Streets introduced three-hour timed parking from Monday 2 May (bowdenlife.com.au). Drivers using the temporary car parks need to plan around the published three-hour limit rather than treating nearby kerbside parking as unrestricted.
The station sits in Bowden near Thebarton, and the Second Street address places the temporary parking streets close to the rail stop. The supplied council or transport material identifies the three-hour restriction but does not provide a resident-zone detail or an enforcement schedule. The practical confirmed rule for these temporary car parks is therefore the three-hour limit, with the restriction applying along both Second and Third Streets (bowdenlife.com.au).
Commuter Choices for an Early Start or Full Working Day
The 1 Port Road lot is 50 m away and priced per day, while the Bowden secure lot at 210 m and the secure indoor lot at 290 m are monthly options. The indoor listing also specifies 24/7 access, which suits commuters travelling outside standard daytime hours.
The outdoor Bowden lot at 300 m costs $159 a month, while the 172 Port Road space at 500 m costs $2 an hour. A Hindmarsh monthly space is 510 m away at $98 a month. Adelaide Metro states that Park ’n’ Ride parking costs $19 when entering between 5:00 pm and 5:00 am, with payment available at exit by credit card, debit card or smart device (adelaidemetro.com.au). The temporary Second and Third Street car parks are limited to three hours, so they do not suit a full shift (bowdenlife.com.au).
North Adelaide, Ovingham and Adelaide Metro Connections
North Adelaide railway station is the nearest station listed for the area, 460 m away, or a six-minute walk. Ovingham railway station is about a 17-minute walk from the station. These alternatives give commuters a way to compare station access when the closest parking arrangement does not suit the length or timing of a journey.
Adelaide Metro identifies Bowden as stop code 18442 and provides timetables for the stop (adelaidemetro.com.au). The official listing also places the Park ’n’ Ride near LOT 1 Gibson St, Bowden (adelaidemetro.com.au). A nearby open-air car park at 18 Park Terrace is described as open 24 hours, seven days a week, and cashless (priparksa.com.au).
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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 Bowden Railway Station?
Adelaide Metro identifies Park ’n’ Ride near LOT 1 Gibson St, with stop code 18442, but the station summary records parking as unavailable. The closest priced option is 1 Port Road, 50 m away at $6 a day. For a full shift, avoid the three-hour temporary car parks on Second and Third Streets.
Does Bowden Railway Station Have Park ’N’ Ride Parking?
Adelaide Metro identifies a Park ’n’ Ride facility near LOT 1 Gibson St, Bowden, and gives the stop code as 18442. The confirmed station-side information points to Park ’n’ Ride near LOT 1 Gibson St rather than a priced, capacity-listed facility at the railway platform.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near Bowden Railway Station?
The closest listed priced space is the 1 Port Road lot, 50 m away, at $6 a day. It suits drivers wanting the shortest listed walk.
How Long Can I Park on Second and Third Streets?
Temporary car parks along Second and Third Streets have a three-hour timed parking limit. Drivers should plan around that published restriction rather than treating nearby kerbside parking as unrestricted. The three-hour limit means these temporary car parks do not suit a full shift or a longer working day.
Which Parking Option Suits an Early Start or Full Working Day?
The secure indoor lot 290 m away costs $468 a month and specifies 24/7 access, which suits travel outside standard daytime hours. The 1 Port Road lot is 50 m away at $6 a day. Adelaide Metro states Park ’n’ Ride costs $19 when entering between 5:00 pm and 5:00 am.
What Other Stations or Parking Connections Can I Compare?
North Adelaide railway station is 460 m away, or a six-minute walk, while Ovingham railway station is about a 17-minute walk. Adelaide Metro provides timetables for stop code 18442. A nearby open-air car park at 18 Park Terrace is open 24 hours, seven days a week, and cashless.
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