Parking Near Branksome Railway Station, Bournemouth
Where Can I Park for Branksome Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park has 30 spaces, including one accessible space, with a daily rate of £4.80, hourly parking at £1 and off-peak parking from 12:00 at £2.40. Drop-off and pick-up points are available. Off-site Parksy options include a secure gated garage 0.6 mi away for £12 a day.
- Address
- Branksome Railway Station, Poole, Dorset, ENG
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Gated Garage Parking in Bournemouth, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Bournemouth West railway station, 1.2 mi (24 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Branksome Station Car Park on Poole Road
The station car park is operated through APCOA, with 30 parking spaces and one accessible parking space listed for Branksome Station (nationalrail.co.uk). The station provides drop-off and pick-up points, which helps drivers separate short station visits from longer stays (nationalrail.co.uk).
The daily rate is £4.80, while an hourly ticket costs £1 and the off-peak rate from 12:00 is £2.40 (APCOA). Saturday and Sunday or bank holiday parking costs £2.40 a day (APCOA). A weekly ticket costs £19.10 and a monthly ticket costs £66.80 (southeasternrailway.co.uk).
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles except registered Blue Badge holders (southeasternrailway.co.uk). The RingGo code for the station is 77494 (southwesternrailway.com), giving regular rail users a direct payment reference when arranging parking before the train journey.
Parksy Parking Near Branksome Railway Station
Parksy lists a secure gated garage in Bournemouth, 0.6 mi from the station, at £12 a day. Its secure format and 24/7 access suit drivers who value controlled entry or need flexibility beyond a standard rail commute.
Two spaces are 0.8 mi away in Poole and Westbourne: parking at Madeira Medical Centre costs £5.10 a day, while parking at Westbourne Medical Centre in BH4 9HJ costs £4 a day. The medical-centre locations suit commuters who want a priced off-street space outside the station compound.
A 24/7 space in Poole, BH13 6HZ, is 1.0 mi away and costs £12 a day. Parking at Hilton Bournemouth in BH4 is 1.1 mi away and costs £2 an hour, making it the hourly-priced choice among these Parksy spaces.
Street Parking Around the Station in Poole
Drivers using the station compound should treat the approach as a rail-station parking area rather than assuming nearby kerbside space is part of the station facilities. The official station information identifies dedicated station parking, an accessible space and drop-off or pick-up points (nationalrail.co.uk).
Parking charges apply to all vehicles at the station except registered Blue Badge holders (southeasternrailway.co.uk). The published station information gives the chargeable status for the station car park, while the operator lists separate hourly, daily and off-peak tariffs (APCOA).
For a short collection or drop-off, the station has designated drop-off and pick-up points (nationalrail.co.uk). A driver leaving a vehicle for a train journey should use the station parking arrangement rather than treating a drop-off point as a longer-stay bay.
Commuter Parking and Tickets at Branksome
The station’s 30 spaces make early arrival worthwhile for commuters who want to park on site, particularly because the official listing records only one accessible parking space (nationalrail.co.uk). The off-peak tariff begins from 12:00, so the timing of a midday or later journey affects the applicable station rate (APCOA).
Regular users have several season-style choices. The station operator lists a weekly ticket at £19.10 and a monthly ticket at £66.80 (southeasternrailway.co.uk). A three-month ticket costs £200.40 (tpexpress.co.uk), giving longer-term commuters an option beyond daily payment.
Hourly payment is £1, the daily ticket is £4.80 and the off-peak ticket is £2.40 (southwesternrailway.com). Saturday and Sunday parking is £2.40 a day, while registered Blue Badge holders are exempt from parking charges (southeasternrailway.co.uk).
Walking and Rail Connections From Branksome Railway Station
Bournemouth West railway station is the nearest listed alternative, at 1.2 mi from the station and a 24-minute walk.
Rail users can also plan around the station’s drop-off and pick-up points, which are listed among its access facilities (nationalrail.co.uk). The station information also includes cycling as an access option, supporting a short onward journey without moving a car between nearby stops (nationalrail.co.uk).
For drivers who prefer off-site parking, Parksy’s listed spaces extend from 0.6 mi to 1.1 mi away. The options include a secure gated garage, medical-centre parking, a 24/7 space, a monthly space and hourly parking at Hilton Bournemouth, so the most suitable connection depends on whether the priority is access, duration or a fixed commuter arrangement.
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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 Branksome Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park has 30 spaces, including one accessible space, with a daily rate of £4.80, hourly parking at £1 and off-peak parking from 12:00 at £2.40. Drop-off and pick-up points are available. Off-site Parksy options include a secure gated garage 0.6 mi away for £12 a day.
How Much Does Station Parking Cost?
The station’s daily parking rate is £4.80, while an hourly ticket costs £1. The off-peak rate from 12:00 is £2.40. Saturday and Sunday or bank holiday parking costs £2.40 a day. Parking is chargeable for all vehicles except registered Blue Badge holders.
Are There Season Tickets for Regular Commuters?
Regular users can choose a weekly ticket costing £19.10, a monthly ticket costing £66.80 or a three-month ticket costing £200.40. The station has 30 spaces, so early arrival is worthwhile for commuters who want to park on site. The off-peak tariff begins from 12:00.
Is There Street Parking or a Drop-Off Area?
The station has dedicated parking, one accessible space and designated drop-off and pick-up points. Drivers leaving a vehicle for a train journey should use the station parking arrangement rather than treating a drop-off point as a longer-stay bay. The published station information identifies the station facilities separately from nearby kerbside space.
What Off-Site Parking Is Available Nearby?
Parksy lists a secure gated garage 0.6 mi away at £12 a day. Madeira Medical Centre and Westbourne Medical Centre are both 0.8 mi away, costing £5.10 a day and £4 a day. A Poole space is 1.0 mi away at £12 a day, while Hilton Bournemouth is 1.1 mi away at £2 an hour.
What Are the Nearby Rail and Access Connections?
Bournemouth West railway station is the nearest listed alternative, at 1.2 mi away and a 24-minute walk. The station also has drop-off and pick-up points and includes cycling as an access option. Off-site Parksy spaces extend from 0.6 mi to 1.1 mi away, with suitability depending on access, duration or a fixed commuter arrangement.
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