Parking Near Bournemouth Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park at Bournemouth Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park on Holdenhurst Road has 414 spaces, including 7 accessible spaces. Weekday parking is £6, or £3 from 12:00pm for off-peak day parking, with £1 hourly off-peak parking. Saturday and Sunday parking are £3, and registered blue badge holders are excepted from charges.
- Address
- Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8HX
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Kings Park Hospital, Bournemouth, 29 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Boscombe railway station, 1.1 mi (23 min walk)
Parking Near Bournemouth
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Bournemouth Railway Station Car Park on Holdenhurst Road
The station car park is operated by APCOA and has 414 parking spaces, including 7 accessible parking spaces (National Rail). The entrance is on Holdenhurst Road, matching the station address at Bournemouth, BH8 8HX.
APCOA lists a Monday to Friday daily rate of £6, a day off-peak rate from 12:00pm of £3 and an hourly off-peak rate of £1 (APCOA). Saturday parking is £3 (APCOA). Parking is chargeable for all vehicles except registered blue badge holders (Grand Central Rail).
Street Parking Rules Near Bournemouth Railway Station
Parking around the station is controlled alongside the station’s own chargeable car park, so drivers should treat Holdenhurst Road and the surrounding streets as regulated parking areas rather than assuming a roadside space is free. Parking charges apply to vehicles using the station car park, with registered blue badge holders excepted (Grand Central Rail).
The station has designated drop-off and pick-up points, which are separate from the main parking provision (National Rail). The station address is Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8HX, giving drivers a precise location for navigating to the entrance and the marked collection areas.
Commuter Parking and Tickets at the Station
For a weekday commuter, the published APCOA options include the £6 daily rate, a £3 off-peak day rate from 12:00pm and £1 hourly off-peak parking (APCOA). The off-peak start time makes the cheaper day option relevant to later arrivals rather than an early-morning commute.
The station car park also lists a £23.90 weekly ticket and an £83.60 monthly ticket (Bournemouth.co.uk). Saturday parking is £3, while the station’s listed Sunday price is £3 (Bournemouth.co.uk). The 414-space capacity gives the car park substantial provision, although the published tariff does not guarantee a space at a particular arrival time.
Parksy Spaces Close to Bournemouth Railway Station
For a low-cost option, a space at Kings Park Hospital is 29 yd away and costs £3.25 a day. These very short walks suit drivers who want to leave the car close to the station without using the station tariff.
A space at Legacy Inn Bournemouth is 138 yd away and costs £14.70 a day. Asda Bournemouth, BH8 offers 24/7 parking 199 yd away at £4 an hour. A secure space at 3 Cavendish Road is 0.3 mi away for £12 a day, while a secure lighted parking lot 0.3 mi away costs £45 a week. The priced spaces cover short stays, daily parking and a weekly option.
Boscombe Railway Station and Onward Connections
Boscombe railway station is the nearest alternative station, 1.1 mi from the station and a 23 min walk.
The station has drop-off and pick-up points and cycling facilities listed by National Rail (National Rail). Bournemouth Airport publishes links covering bus times and rail services, which can help with wider journey planning from the Bournemouth area (Bournemouth Airport). The nearby Parksy spaces at 29 yd, 138 yd and 199 yd provide closer walking alternatives than the 0.3 mi spaces for drivers prioritising a short transfer to the platforms.
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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 Bournemouth Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park on Holdenhurst Road has 414 spaces, including 7 accessible spaces. Weekday parking is £6, or £3 from 12:00pm for off-peak day parking, with £1 hourly off-peak parking. Saturday and Sunday parking are £3, and registered blue badge holders are excepted from charges.
How Much Is Weekday Parking at Bournemouth Railway Station?
The published weekday APCOA rates are £6 for daily parking, £3 for an off-peak day rate from 12:00pm and £1 for hourly off-peak parking. The later start makes the £3 option relevant to arrivals from 12:00pm rather than an early-morning commute. The car park has 414 spaces.
Is There Commuter Parking at Bournemouth Railway Station?
The station car park lists a £23.90 weekly ticket and an £83.60 monthly ticket. Weekday drivers can also use the £6 daily rate, £3 off-peak day rate from 12:00pm or £1 hourly off-peak rate. Saturday parking is £3, and the listed Sunday price is £3.
Are There Cheap Parking Spaces Near Bournemouth Railway Station?
A space at Kings Park Hospital is 29 yd away and costs £3.25 a day. Legacy Inn Bournemouth is 138 yd away at £14.70 a day, while Asda Bournemouth, BH8 offers 24/7 parking 199 yd away at £4 an hour. A secure space at 3 Cavendish Road is 0.3 mi away for £12 a day.
Where Is the Station Car Park Entrance and Can I Drop Someone Off?
The car park entrance is on Holdenhurst Road, at the station address of Bournemouth, BH8 8HX. Designated drop-off and pick-up points are separate from the main parking provision. Holdenhurst Road and surrounding streets are regulated parking areas, so drivers should not assume a roadside space is free.
What Is the Nearest Alternative Station to Bournemouth Railway Station?
Boscombe railway station is the nearest alternative, 1.1 mi away and a 23 min walk. It has drop-off and pick-up points and cycling facilities. For shorter transfers, nearby spaces are available at 29 yd, 138 yd and 199 yd, compared with the 0.3 mi spaces.
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