Parking Near Bournemouth West Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park for Bournemouth West Railway Station?
Bournemouth West railway station is at 14 Queens Road, but published station-parking information relates to Bournemouth Station. Parksy also lists a Westbourne driveway 214 yards away at £4 a day.
- Address
- 14 Queens Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 6BE
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Near Poole Road Medical Centre, Westbourne, 214 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Branksome railway station, 1.2 mi (24 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Parking at Bournemouth West Railway Station
Bournemouth West railway station is at 14 Queens Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 6BE, but the published station-parking information relates to Bournemouth Station rather than this site. Bournemouth Station parking is operated by APCOA, with 414 spaces and 7 accessible spaces listed by National Rail (nationalrail.co.uk).
APCOA lists a Monday to Friday daily rate of £6, a £3 off-peak day rate from 12:00pm and £1 hourly off-peak parking (apcoa.co.uk). Saturday parking is £3, while Sunday and bank-holiday rates are also listed by APCOA (apcoa.co.uk). The station listing identifies drop-off and pick-up points as well as parking, although the supplied tariff does not give an entry street or opening hours (nationalrail.co.uk).
Street Parking on Queens Road and West Cliff
Drivers approaching the station should distinguish the station address from Bournemouth’s council-managed Station Approach car park. The council lists Station Approach parking as charging Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm (bcpcouncil.gov.uk).
Station Approach charges £1.50 for 1 hour, £2 for 2 hours, £4.50 for 4 hours and £6.40 for 14 hours from Monday to Saturday (bcpcouncil.gov.uk). Sunday parking is 80 pence between 8am and 10pm, and overnight parking is free on Monday nights through Saturday nights (bcpcouncil.gov.uk). These published council rules apply to Station Approach, so they should not be treated as permission to leave a car on Queens Road or other nearby streets.
Commuter Choices for a Daily Journey
The Bournemouth Station tariff includes an off-peak ticket at £3, an hourly ticket at £1 and a peak ticket at £6 (southwesternrailway.com). A weekly ticket is £23.90 and a monthly ticket is £83.60 in the station-car-park listing (bournemouth.co.uk).
The difference between the £6 weekday daily rate and the £3 off-peak rate makes arrival time significant for commuters using the main station car park. The published tariff specifically places the off-peak day rate from 12:00pm (apcoa.co.uk). For a regular weekday journey, the weekly and monthly products provide alternatives to paying the daily rate each time, while a short visit can use the £1 hourly ticket listed by South Western Railway (southwesternrailway.com).
Parksy Parking Near the Station
Parksy lists a driveway space in Westbourne, 214 yards away, at £4 a day. A space at Hilton Bournemouth in BH4 is 0.3 miles away and costs £2 an hour, while a space at Durley Dean is also 0.3 miles away at £2.20 a day.
Further options include parking at Westbourne Medical Centre, BH4 9HJ, 0.4 miles away at £4 a day, and a 24/7 space at New West Cliff Hotel, Bournemouth, 0.4 miles away at £12.50 an hour. A Bournemouth space in BH4 8ED is 0.5 miles away and costs £75 a month. The daily spaces suit shorter visits, the hourly choices suit flexible stays, and the monthly space is aimed at drivers needing a regular base.
Branksome Railway Station and Onward Connections
Branksome railway station is the nearest listed station to Bournemouth West railway station, 1.2 miles away or a 24-minute walk.
The station parking information for Bournemouth Station includes drop-off and pick-up points, while National Rail also lists cycling facilities there (nationalrail.co.uk). Station Approach car park provides another council-managed parking location, with its own time bands and tariffs rather than the APCOA station tariff (bcpcouncil.gov.uk). Drivers comparing railheads should therefore separate the Bournemouth Station facilities from the address at 14 Queens Road and allow for the 24-minute walk to Branksome.
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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 for Bournemouth West Railway Station?
Bournemouth West railway station is at 14 Queens Road, but published station-parking information relates to Bournemouth Station. Parksy also lists a Westbourne driveway 214 yards away at £4 a day.
What Are the Bournemouth Station Parking Charges?
APCOA lists a Monday to Friday daily rate of £6, a £3 off-peak day rate from 12:00pm and £1 hourly off-peak parking. Saturday parking is £3, while Sunday and bank-holiday rates are also listed. The station car park has 414 spaces and 7 accessible spaces listed by National Rail.
Can I Use Station Approach Car Park Instead?
Station Approach is a Bournemouth council-managed car park, separate from the APCOA station tariff. It charges Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm, with prices of £1.50 for 1 hour, £2 for 2 hours, £4.50 for 4 hours and £6.40 for 14 hours. Sunday parking is 80 pence from 8am to 10pm.
What Parking Options Suit a Regular Commuter?
The Bournemouth Station tariff includes a £3 off-peak ticket, a £1 hourly ticket and a £6 peak ticket. A weekly ticket is £23.90 and a monthly ticket is £83.60. The off-peak day rate starts from 12:00pm, so arrival time matters when comparing daily and longer-period options.
What Parksy Parking Is Available Near the Station?
Parksy lists a Westbourne driveway 214 yards away at £4 a day. Other options include Hilton Bournemouth at £2 an hour, Durley Dean at £2.20 a day, Westbourne Medical Centre at £4 a day and a Bournemouth space in BH4 8ED at £75 a month.
How Far Is Branksome Railway Station?
Branksome railway station is the nearest listed station, 1.2 miles away or a 24-minute walk. Bournemouth Station parking information includes drop-off and pick-up points, and National Rail lists cycling facilities there. Station Approach is another council-managed location with its own time bands and tariffs.
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