Parking Near Mentone Train Station, Parkdale
Where Can I Park at Mentone Train Station?
Mentone Train Station has 272 all-day parking spaces for rail users, including 96 in the station precinct and 176 along Como Parade. The upgraded parking is available in the previous station car park off Balcombe Road and along Como Parade. Metro Trains Melbourne also lists accessible parking and bicycle facilities, but no pick-up or drop-off facility.
- Address
- 1 Como Parade West, Mentone VIC 3194
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at 7 Station St, Frankston VIC 3194, 90 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Parkdale, 1.6 km (20 min walk)
Parking Near Parkdale
Mentone Train Station with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, giving drivers a short walk and less time circling for a spot. Photo: Pexels
The Station Car Park Off Balcombe Road and Como Parade West
Mentone Train Station is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, and Metro’s station information lists parking, accessible parking and bicycle facilities, with no pick-up or drop-off facility (metrotrains.com.au). A separate station reference records parking for 300 vehicles (Wikipedia).
The completed rail project provides 272 all-day parking spaces for rail users, including 96 spaces in the station precinct and 176 spaces along Como Parade (bigbuild.vic.gov.au). The upgraded parking is available in the previous station car park off Balcombe Road and along Como Parade (bigbuild.vic.gov.au). For drivers approaching the station at 1 Como Parade West, Mentone VIC 3194, these locations are the main rail-user parking areas identified in the project information.
Commuter Parking Near Mentone’s Station Precinct
The project’s 272 all-day spaces are intended for rail users, giving full-day commuters a designated option close to the station (bigbuild.vic.gov.au). The spaces are divided between the station precinct and the Como Parade area, so the choice of entrance depends on which side of the railway you approach.
Parksy also lists a secure private parking space in Mentone, 110 metres away, for $75 a week. A secure garage parking space in Mentone is 580 metres away and costs $200 a month, while another secure private space in Mentone is 620 metres away at $3 an hour. These privately listed spaces suit commuters who want a reserved alternative to circulating for a rail space.
Street Parking Around 1 Como Parade West
The rail project identifies all-day parking along Como Parade and in the station precinct for rail users (bigbuild.vic.gov.au). The station address is 1 Como Parade West, Mentone VIC 3194, placing the station-side parking within the immediate Mentone road network.
Metro Trains Melbourne identifies accessible parking at the station but does not list a pick-up or drop-off facility on its station page (metrotrains.com.au). Drivers using the public roads around the station should distinguish the project’s rail-user parking areas from ordinary kerbside spaces, because the official project information specifically describes the station precinct and Como Parade locations as all-day parking for rail users (bigbuild.vic.gov.au).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Mentone Station
Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Mentone 110 metres from the station for $75 a week, making it a practical choice for a commuter seeking a weekly booking. A driveway space at 7 Station St, Frankston VIC 3194 is 90 metres away and costs $2 an hour.
For longer stays, the secure garage in Mentone at 580 metres costs $200 a month, and the secure private space in Mentone at 620 metres costs $3 an hour. Further choices include a public parking space in Cheltenham, VIC 3192, 2.0 kilometres away at $60 a week, and a private space in Parkdale 2.5 kilometres away at $125 a month. The closer Mentone listings suit station commuters, while the weekly and monthly options are better aligned with regular parking needs.
Parkdale Rail Connection and Public Transport Alternatives
Parkdale is the nearest other station listed for this location, 1.6 kilometres away, or a 20-minute walk. It gives drivers another rail station to consider when the immediate station precinct is inconvenient, although the Parkdale option is farther from the address than the nearby Mentone listings.
Transport Victoria provides departure information for Mentone Station and journey-planning information for the station’s train services (transport.vic.gov.au). Metro Trains Melbourne also lists bicycle facilities and step-free accessible parking at the station (metrotrains.com.au). The rail project’s all-day parking arrangement covers both the station precinct and Como Parade, while Parkdale provides the nearby alternative station identified for the Mentone address.
Sources
- VicRoads parking rules
- Parkdale new station - Victoria's Big Build
- Mentone and Parkdale level crossing removals
- Transport Park&Ride car parks
- Parking changes in Mentone
- Mentone Station
- Mentone Station
- 'Signs you're doing it wrong' at Mentone station
- Driving directions to Mentone Station Parking ...
- Your new Mentone Station
* 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 at Mentone Train Station?
Mentone Train Station has 272 all-day parking spaces for rail users, including 96 in the station precinct and 176 along Como Parade. The upgraded parking is available in the previous station car park off Balcombe Road and along Como Parade. Metro Trains Melbourne also lists accessible parking and bicycle facilities, but no pick-up or drop-off facility.
How Many Parking Spaces Are Available at Mentone Train Station?
The completed rail project provides 272 all-day parking spaces for rail users. These are divided between 96 spaces in the station precinct and 176 spaces along Como Parade. The parking is intended for full-day commuters, with locations in the previous station car park off Balcombe Road and along Como Parade.
Where Is the Station Parking Located?
The main rail-user parking areas are in the previous station car park off Balcombe Road and along Como Parade. The station address is 1 Como Parade West, Mentone VIC 3194. The choice of entrance depends on which side of the railway you approach, with parking divided between the station precinct and Como Parade.
Is Accessible Parking Available at Mentone Train Station?
Metro Trains Melbourne lists accessible parking and bicycle facilities at the station. It does not list a pick-up or drop-off facility on its station page. The rail project identifies all-day parking for rail users in the station precinct and along Como Parade, so drivers should distinguish these areas from ordinary kerbside spaces.
What Private Parking Is Available Near Mentone Train Station?
Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Mentone 110 metres away for $75 a week. A secure garage parking space is 580 metres away for $200 a month, while another secure private space is 620 metres away at $3 an hour. These reserved alternatives suit commuters seeking weekly, monthly or hourly parking.
Is There Another Train Station Near Mentone?
Parkdale is the nearest other station listed for this location, 1.6 kilometres away, or a 20-minute walk. It provides another rail station option when the immediate station precinct is inconvenient. Transport Victoria provides departure and journey-planning information for train services, while Metro Trains Melbourne lists bicycle facilities and step-free accessible parking.
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