--- description: "Find parking near South Kensington Train Station: secure private parking is 450 m away at $3 an hour, with weekly and monthly options nearby." title: Parking Near South Kensington Train Station, West Melbourne | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-866ea10f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near South Kensington Train Station, West Melbourne Transport Parking · West Melbourne, Victoria · South Kensington Train Station Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003 [Airport Parking (MEB)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/vic/meb) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/west-melbourne) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/vic/west-melbourne) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/vic/west-melbourne) Where Can I Park for South Kensington Train Station? Parking is available in part on street, with accessible parking provided in part on street. The station is at 10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003, and has no listed pick-up or drop-off provision. The closest listed Parksy space is secure private parking in West Melbourne, 450 m away, priced at $3 an hour. Listen to article 5:20 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003
Closest listed space
Secure & Affordable Private Parking in West Melbourne, 450 m (6 min walk)
Nearest station
Kensington, 780 m (10 min walk)
## Parking Near West Melbourne [Secure & Affordable Private Parking in West Melbourne $3.00/hr 450 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/west-melbourne/secure-affordable-private-parking-west-melbourne-87375) [Affordable Garage Parking in North Melbourne, VIC $10.00/day 1.3 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/north-melbourne/secure-parking-at-arden-gardens-in-north-melbourne-93464) [Secure Public Parking in North Melbourne - $200/month $200.00/mo 1.4 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/north-melbourne/secure-public-parking-north-melbourne-200month-91364) [Private Gated Parking in North Melbourne - $35/week! $35.00/wk 1.4 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/north-melbourne/private-gated-parking-north-melbourne-35week-91909) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in North Melbourne $200.00/mo 1.5 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/north-melbourne/secure-247-private-parking-north-melbourne-90471) [Secure Private Parking Space in North Melbourne $35.00/wk 1.5 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/north-melbourne/secure-private-parking-space-north-melbourne-90994) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A train at a railway station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-866ea10f.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@davdkuko) / David Kwewum ## South Kensington Train Station Car Park and Access The station has parking available, with accessible parking provided in part on street (Metro Trains Melbourne). The station address is 10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003. Metro Trains Melbourne lists no bicycle facilities and no pick-up or drop-off provision at the station (Metro Trains Melbourne). Drivers planning a passenger collection should therefore avoid treating the station frontage as a dedicated stopping area. ## On-Street Parking at South Kensington Station Parking at the station is identified as available in part on street (Metro Trains Melbourne). The accessible spaces are therefore part of the surrounding street arrangement rather than a separately described station car park. Drivers using the area need to read the signs on the particular street before leaving a vehicle. Metro Trains Melbourne records no pick-up or drop-off facility at the station (Metro Trains Melbourne). The station’s listed location is 10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003, so drivers can use that address when planning the final approach. Show map of West Melbourne ## Parksy Parking Near South Kensington Train Station The closest listed Parksy space is secure private parking in West Melbourne, 450 m from the station, priced at $3 an hour. Its short distance and hourly pricing suit a brief visit, an appointment or a driver who wants to leave a car near the station without committing to a longer booking. An affordable garage space is 1.3 km away at $10 a day. A secure public space and a private gated space are each 1.4 km away, priced at $200 a month and $35 a week respectively. Two further private spaces are 1.5 km away, with one secure 24/7 option at $200 a month and one secure private space at $35 a week. The weekly and monthly spaces are better suited to regular commuters. ## Commuter Parking Choices Around the Station The $3-an-hour West Melbourne space, 450 m away, gives short-stay commuters a priced option close to the station. Drivers travelling in regularly can compare the $35-a-week private spaces in North Melbourne with the $200-a-month options, while the $10-a-day garage is suited to occasional full-day parking. The secure 24/7 private space in North Melbourne is listed at $200 a month and is 1.5 km away. The private gated space is 1.4 km away and listed at $35 a week. These spaces provide a choice between recurring weekly and monthly arrangements, while the daily garage avoids a longer commitment. The station itself has no listed pick-up or drop-off provision (Metro Trains Melbourne). ## Walking and Public Transport Connections From South Kensington Kensington is the nearest station, 780 m away and about a 10-minute walk. Macaulay is about a 13-minute walk, while Arden is about a 16-minute walk. These nearby stations give commuters alternatives when a closer parking arrangement is more convenient at the start or end of a journey. South Kensington station has official departure information through Transport Victoria, including journey-planning and ticket information (Transport Victoria). Metro Trains Melbourne also identifies the station as having no bicycle facilities (Metro Trains Melbourne), so drivers combining parking with rail travel should plan around the listed walking connections rather than expecting cycle infrastructure at the station. Show street view near South Kensington Train Station ## Sources - [Australian Government transport department](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au) - [VicRoads parking rules](https://www.vic.gov.au/parking) - [Transport Park&Ride car parks](https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/drive/parking/transport-parkride-car-parks) - [Public Transport Victoria](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au) - [South Kensington Station - Melbourne](https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/south-kensington/) - [South Kensington Station](https://transport.vic.gov.au/stop/1179/south-kensington-station/0/train) - [Kensington High Street Car Park](https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/en/car-park/kensington-high-street-car-park) \* 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 South Kensington Train Station? Parking is available in part on street, with accessible parking provided in part on street. The station is at 10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003, and has no listed pick-up or drop-off provision. The closest listed Parksy space is secure private parking in West Melbourne, 450 m away, priced at $3 an hour. ### Is There Parking at South Kensington Train Station? Parking is identified as available in part on street, rather than as a separately described station car park. Accessible parking is also provided in part on street. Drivers should read the signs on the particular street before leaving a vehicle. The station address is 10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003. ### What Is the Closest Parksy Parking Option? The closest listed Parksy space is secure private parking in West Melbourne, 450 m from the station, priced at $3 an hour. Its short distance and hourly pricing suit a brief visit, an appointment or a driver who wants to leave a car near the station without committing to a longer booking. ### What Parking Is Best for Regular Commuters? Regular commuters can compare the private gated space in North Melbourne, 1.4 km away and listed at $35 a week, with the secure 24/7 private space, 1.5 km away and listed at $200 a month. A further secure public space is 1.4 km away at $200 a month, while the $10 a day garage avoids a longer commitment. ### Are There Pick-Up or Drop-Off Facilities at the Station? Metro Trains Melbourne records no pick-up or drop-off provision at the station. Drivers planning passenger collection should therefore avoid treating the station frontage as a dedicated stopping area. The station’s listed location is 10 Childers Street, Melbourne VIC 3003, which can be used when planning the final approach. ### Which Nearby Stations Can I Walk To? Kensington is the nearest station, 780 m away and about a 10-minute walk. Macaulay is about a 13-minute walk, while Arden is about a 16-minute walk. 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