Parking Near Olton Railway Station, Acocks Green
Where Can I Park at Olton Railway Station?
The station car park is accessed from Braemar Road and has 103 spaces. West Midlands Railway lists parking as free and publishes opening hours of 24 hours from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A priced off-street alternative is available 0.2 miles away for £3.50 a day, while a Solihull parking-lot space 0.4 miles away costs £34 a week.
- Address
- 63 Braemar Road, Acocks Green, Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, B92 8BS
- Closest listed space
- Safe Off-Street Parking Near Olton Station, Solihull, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Acocks Green railway station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near Acocks Green
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Olton Station Car Park on Braemar Road
The station car park is operated through West Midlands Railway, with entry from Braemar Road. It has 103 parking spaces, including provision for station parking, and the listed charge is free (westmidlandsrailway.co.uk; nationalrail.co.uk). The published parking hours are 24 hours from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday (westmidlandsrailway.co.uk).
National Rail records no accessible parking spaces and identifies drop-off and pick-up points at the station (nationalrail.co.uk). West Midlands Railway specifies that pick-up for rail replacement services takes place in the car park (westmidlandsrailway.co.uk), which is useful when meeting a replacement bus or collecting a passenger.
Parksy Parking Near Olton Railway Station
Parksy lists a priced off-street space 0.2 miles away for £3.50 a day, suited to a commuter who wants a nearby alternative to the station car park. A Solihull parking-lot space 0.4 miles away costs £34 a week, making it the priced listing with a weekly tariff for regular weekday travel.
Hertford House has a priced space 0.6 miles away at £0.50 an hour, while a 24/7 space at The Bungalow in Birmingham is 0.7 miles away at £12 a day. Victoria Road Surgery in Acocks Green and a 24/7 space on Ulleries Road are each 0.8 miles away, priced at £4.20 an hour and £2.88 an hour respectively. The six listings are aimed at different needs, from a close daily space to longer-stay or hourly parking.
Street Parking Around Braemar Road and Acocks Green
The station address is 63 Braemar Road, Acocks Green, B92 8BS. West Midlands Railway identifies the station car park as the location for pick-up connected with rail replacement services (westmidlandsrailway.co.uk), so drivers collecting passengers for those services should use that designated area rather than relying on the surrounding streets.
National Rail records a drop-off and pick-up point at the station and identifies station parking separately (nationalrail.co.uk). These transport authority details make the station facilities distinct from ordinary roadside parking around Braemar Road. Drivers using nearby streets need to follow the restrictions and controls displayed locally, rather than treating the station facilities as an on-street parking area.
Commuter Planning for the 103-Space Station Car Park
With 103 spaces, the station car park gives rail commuters a substantial on-site option, but a weekday journey still benefits from arriving with enough time to park before the train. The car park is open 24 hours on weekdays and weekends, and West Midlands Railway lists the charge as free (westmidlandsrailway.co.uk).
No permit or pre-book facility is identified for this station in the operator details.
Acocks Green Connection and Alternatives to Olton
Acocks Green railway station is the nearest alternative, at 0.9 miles from the station, or a 19-minute walk. This gives commuters a practical fallback when they are travelling from the Acocks Green side of the area or when an alternative rail departure is more convenient.
Those park-and-ride locations provide network alternatives, although they are not the same as parking at the station. National Rail also records drop-off and pick-up facilities at the station, while West Midlands Railway directs rail replacement pick-up to the car park (nationalrail.co.uk; westmidlandsrailway.co.uk).
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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 at Olton Railway Station?
The station car park is accessed from Braemar Road and has 103 spaces. West Midlands Railway lists parking as free and publishes opening hours of 24 hours from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A priced off-street alternative is available 0.2 miles away for £3.50 a day, while a Solihull parking-lot space 0.4 miles away costs £34 a week.
Is Parking at Olton Railway Station Free?
Yes. West Midlands Railway lists the station car park charge as free. The car park has 103 spaces and is open 24 hours from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Entry is from Braemar Road, and the station address is 63 Braemar Road, Acocks Green, B92 8BS.
What Are the Parking Hours at Olton Railway Station?
The published parking hours are 24 hours from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This means commuters can use the station car park throughout weekdays and weekends. It has 103 spaces, and West Midlands Railway lists the charge as free.
Where Is the Nearest Alternative Parking?
A priced off-street space is listed 0.2 miles away for £3.50 a day. A Solihull parking-lot space 0.4 miles away costs £34 a week. These provide nearby alternatives to the station car park, with the first suited to daily parking and the second offering a weekly tariff.
Where Should I Collect a Rail Replacement Bus Passenger?
West Midlands Railway specifies that pick-up for rail replacement services takes place in the station car park. Drivers collecting a passenger for a replacement bus should use that designated area. National Rail also records a drop-off and pick-up point at the station.
What Is the Nearest Alternative Railway Station?
Acocks Green railway station is the nearest alternative, at 0.9 miles from the station, or a 19-minute walk. It can provide a practical fallback for commuters travelling from the Acocks Green side of the area or when an alternative rail departure is more convenient.
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