Parking Near Macaulay Train Station, North Melbourne
Where Can I Park Near Macaulay Train Station?
Macaulay Train Station has no station car park, accessible parking or pick-up and drop-off area, so arrange a separate space. A garage 400 metres away costs $10 a day, while private gated and secure options 650 to 660 metres away cost $35 a week. Arden Gardens, at 168 Macaulay Road, is open 6am to midnight daily and offers free parking for 0 to 2 hours.
- Address
- 300 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne VIC 3051
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Garage Parking in North Melbourne, VIC, 400 m (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Kensington, 490 m (7 min walk)
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Macaulay Train Station in North Melbourne, with pre-booked private parking nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
Macaulay Train Station Has No Station Car Park
Macaulay Train Station is an unstaffed, ground-level station on Macaulay Road in North Melbourne (Wikipedia). Metro Trains lists parking as unavailable, with no accessible parking, bicycle facilities, or pick-up and drop-off area at the station (metrotrains.com.au). Drivers should therefore plan for a separate space rather than expecting a station-operated car park at 300 Macaulay Road.
The nearby Arden Gardens car park is a separate facility at 168 Macaulay Road, with entry via Macaulay Road. Ace Parking lists opening hours of 6am to midnight, seven days a week, and publishes a free rate for stays from 0 to 2 hours (aceparking.com.au). Its location makes it relevant for short visits near the station, but it is not identified as a Macaulay station car park.
Plan Ahead for Weekday Parking Near the Station
The station listing also records no pick-up or drop-off facility, so waiting at the entrance is not a substitute for arranging parking.
The practical choices on the page cover short daily stays and longer commitments. A daily booking suits an occasional commuter, while weekly or monthly spaces are better aligned with a regular rail journey. The listings include private and gated options, including a secure 24/7 space, so drivers can match the arrangement to a predictable work pattern without relying on station capacity.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Macaulay
The closest listed option is an affordable garage space in North Melbourne, 400 metres away, priced at $10 a day. It suits a driver wanting a priced space for an individual commute without taking on a longer booking period. A second affordable private space is 740 metres away and also costs $10 a day, giving occasional users another daily option.
For regular commuters, a private gated space 650 metres away costs $35 a week, while a secure private parking space 660 metres away has the same weekly price. Two secure monthly spaces are listed nearby: one is 650 metres away at $200 a month, and a secure 24/7 private space is 660 metres away at $200 a month. The weekly listings suit repeated short-term use, while the monthly spaces suit drivers seeking a longer arrangement.
Check the Street Approach Around Macaulay Road
The station address is 300 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne VIC 3051, and Metro Trains identifies the station as being on Macaulay Road (metrotrains.com.au). The transport listing records no station parking, no accessible parking and no pick-up or drop-off area (metrotrains.com.au). Those conditions make the station frontage unsuitable for treating as a formal commuter car park.
Arden Gardens uses a separate entrance via Macaulay Road at 168 Macaulay Road, with operating hours of 6am to midnight every day (aceparking.com.au). Ace Parking publishes a free tariff for parking from 0 to 2 hours at that facility (aceparking.com.au). Drivers using street parking around the station should follow the signs and markings applying to the particular bay, rather than assuming the station address provides dedicated parking.
Walk From Macaulay to Nearby Stations and Services
Kensington is the nearest station listed for the area, 490 metres away or a 7-minute walk from Macaulay Train Station. Flemington Bridge is about a 10-minute walk away, while Arden is about an 11-minute walk away. These stations provide nearby rail alternatives when a driver has arranged parking closer to another interchange.
Transport Victoria provides departure information for Macaulay Station and identifies the location as a train stop (transport.vic.gov.au). The station's address is 300 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne VIC 3051. A commuter comparing parking options can therefore consider a nearby Parksy space followed by a walk to the station, or use a space positioned closer to Kensington, Flemington Bridge or Arden when that route better suits the journey.
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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 Near Macaulay Train Station?
Macaulay Train Station has no station car park, accessible parking or pick-up and drop-off area, so arrange a separate space. A garage 400 metres away costs $10 a day, while private gated and secure options 650 to 660 metres away cost $35 a week. Arden Gardens, at 168 Macaulay Road, is open 6am to midnight daily and offers free parking for 0 to 2 hours.
Does Macaulay Train Station Have Parking?
The station has no car park, accessible parking, bicycle facilities or pick-up and drop-off area. Drivers should arrange a separate space rather than rely on station capacity. The station is at 300 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne VIC 3051, while Arden Gardens is a separate facility at 168 Macaulay Road.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near Macaulay Train Station?
The closest listed priced option is a garage space in North Melbourne, 400 metres away, costing $10 a day. It suits an individual commute without requiring a weekly or monthly booking. Another private space is 740 metres away and also costs $10 a day, providing a second daily option for occasional users.
Are There Weekly or Monthly Parking Spaces Near Macaulay Train Station?
Regular commuters can choose a private gated space 650 metres away for $35 a week or a secure private space 660 metres away for the same weekly price. Two secure monthly spaces cost $200 a month, at 650 metres and 660 metres. The weekly and monthly choices suit repeated or longer-term parking arrangements.
What Are the Arden Gardens Car Park Hours and Free Period?
Arden Gardens is a separate car park at 168 Macaulay Road, with entry via Macaulay Road. It is open from 6am to midnight, seven days a week. Ace Parking publishes a free rate for stays from 0 to 2 hours. It is relevant for short visits but is not a station car park.
Which Nearby Stations Are Walkable From Macaulay Train Station?
Kensington is 490 metres away, or a 7-minute walk. Flemington Bridge is about a 10-minute walk, and Arden is about an 11-minute walk. A commuter can arrange parking near the station and walk, or choose a space closer to Kensington, Flemington Bridge or Arden when that route suits the journey.
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