Parking Near Balaclava Train Station, Ripponlea
Where Can I Park Near Balaclava Train Station?
Parking is available at the station, with the car park listed at 50 Marlborough Street, near the centre of Carlisle Street. Nearby priced alternatives include a secure outdoor lot 270 metres away for $26 a day, a 24/7 private space 400 metres away for $4 an hour, and a secure carport 470 metres away for $13.04 a day.
- Address
- 55 Marlborough Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
- Closest listed space
- Secure Outdoor Lot Parking in St Kilda - Available Now!, 270 m (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Windsor, 1.5 km (19 min walk)
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Balaclava Train Station with a nearby pre-booked private parking space, offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a spot. Photo: Pexels
Balaclava Station Car Park on Marlborough Street
The station car park is listed at 50 Marlborough Street, Balaclava VIC 3183, offering convenient access near the centre of Carlisle Street (carlislestreet.com.au). Metro Trains lists parking as available at Balaclava Station, whose station address is Carlisle Street / William Place, Balaclava 3183 (metrotrains.com.au).
Metro Trains places the station in Zone 1 and records no accessible parking or bicycle facilities (metrotrains.com.au). Drivers approaching from the station’s Marlborough Street side can use the car park address published by Carlisle Street, while the railway entrance is identified at Carlisle Street / William Place by Metro Trains (carlislestreet.com.au; metrotrains.com.au).
Parksy Parking Within Walking Distance of Balaclava Station
Parksy lists a secure outdoor lot in St Kilda, 270 metres away, at $26 a day. It suits drivers who want a dedicated lot rather than searching for a kerbside space. A secure private parking space in St Kilda East is 330 metres away and costs $150 a month, making it the longer-term choice among the priced listings.
For hourly stays, a 24/7 private parking space in St Kilda is 400 metres away at $4 an hour. A private parking space in Balaclava is 420 metres away at $3 an hour, while a secure private space in St Kilda is 460 metres away at $2 an hour. A secure carport in Balaclava, identified as Space 142, is 470 metres away at $13.04 a day and provides a covered-style option for drivers carrying equipment or leaving a vehicle for the day.
Street Parking Around Carlisle Street and Marlborough Street
Street parking is widely available near the station and is free after 6 pm on weekdays and Saturday, as well as all day Sunday, according to UP Climbing (upclimbing.com.au). Those free periods can help with evening and Sunday visits, although the source specifically asks drivers to avoid parking in neighbours’ private car parks (upclimbing.com.au).
The station area includes Carlisle Street / William Place and the station car park address is 50 Marlborough Street, so drivers may approach from either side of the railway precinct (metrotrains.com.au; carlislestreet.com.au). The published local guidance distinguishes public street parking from private neighbour parking, making the location of the vehicle important when using nearby kerbside spaces (upclimbing.com.au).
Commuter Choices at Balaclava Station
Metro Trains identifies parking as available at Balaclava Station, which gives weekday commuters a station-side option before looking at nearby private spaces (metrotrains.com.au). The station is in Zone 1, useful context for passengers combining a drive with a metropolitan train journey (metrotrains.com.au).
The Parksy listings provide different commuter formats: the $150 monthly private space in St Kilda East is suited to regular parking, the $4-an-hour space in St Kilda is available 24/7, and the daily options cover a full day without an hourly calculation. The $3-an-hour Balaclava space and the $2-an-hour St Kilda space are alternatives for shorter visits, while the $26-a-day outdoor lot is the highest-priced daily listing among the nearby spaces.
Windsor Connection and Transport Links From Balaclava
Windsor is the nearest other station listed for this location, 1.5 kilometres away and a 19-minute walk.
Balaclava Station itself is positioned at Carlisle Street / William Place, with the Carlisle Street precinct providing a direct local landmark for approaching passengers (metrotrains.com.au). Carlisle Street’s local guide also places the station car park close to the centre of Carlisle Street, which is useful for drivers combining a train trip with errands in the shopping strip (carlislestreet.com.au).
Sources
* 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 Balaclava Train Station?
Parking is available at the station, with the car park listed at 50 Marlborough Street, near the centre of Carlisle Street. Nearby priced alternatives include a secure outdoor lot 270 metres away for $26 a day, a 24/7 private space 400 metres away for $4 an hour, and a secure carport 470 metres away for $13.04 a day.
Where Is the Station Car Park Entrance?
The station car park is listed at 50 Marlborough Street, Balaclava VIC 3183. The railway entrance is identified at Carlisle Street / William Place. Drivers approaching from the Marlborough Street side can use the published car park address, while Carlisle Street provides a local landmark near the shopping precinct.
When Is Street Parking Free Near Carlisle Street?
Street parking near the station is free after 6 pm on weekdays and Saturday, and all day Sunday. These periods may suit evening and Sunday visits.
What Are the Closest Priced Parking Options?
The closest priced option is a secure outdoor lot in St Kilda, 270 metres away, at $26 a day. A secure private parking space in St Kilda East is 330 metres away at $150 a month. For hourly parking, a 24/7 private space in St Kilda is 400 metres away at $4 an hour.
Which Parking Suits a Regular Commuter?
The $150-a-month private space in St Kilda East is suited to regular parking. Other formats include a $4-an-hour space in St Kilda available 24/7, a $3-an-hour space in Balaclava, and a $2-an-hour space in St Kilda. Daily options include the $26 outdoor lot and a $13.04 carport.
How Far Is Windsor Station From the Station?
Windsor is the nearest other station listed for this location, 1.5 kilometres away and a 19-minute walk. The station is positioned at Carlisle Street / William Place, while the station car park is near the centre of Carlisle Street, helping drivers approach from either side of the railway precinct.
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