Parking Near Ravensbourne Railway Station, Bromley South
Where Can I Park for Ravensbourne Railway Station?
Ravensbourne railway station has no public or accessible station parking spaces, so drivers should arrange nearby private parking or use an alternative station. Parksy lists spaces 0.5 mi away from £8.50 a day or £12 a day, plus covered parking in Beckenham 0.6 mi away at £75 a week. Paid parking on Ravensbourne Avenue costs 80p per hour or £3.80 for over 4 hours.
- Address
- Crab Hill, Shortlands, Greater London, BR3 5HE
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Driveway Parking on Bromley Hill, London, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Shortlands railway station, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)
Parking Near Bromley South
Ravensbourne railway station beside Beckenham Place Park, with a pre-booked private space nearby offering a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Ravensbourne Railway Station Has No Public Car Park
Ravensbourne railway station in Shortlands, near Bromley South, has no station parking spaces according to National Rail, including no accessible parking spaces (nationalrail.co.uk). South Western Railway also records that car parking is not available at the station (southwesternrailway.com). Drivers should therefore plan for a nearby private space or an alternative station rather than expecting a railway-operated car park at the Crab Hill entrance.
Southeastern lists a car parking emergency box with opening information of Monday to Friday 06:40-13:20, closed on Saturday and Sunday (southeasternrailway.co.uk). The station address is Crab Hill, Shortlands, Greater London, BR3 5HE.
Six Parksy Spaces Near Crab Hill and Bromley Hill
Parksy lists four driveway or parking-space options 0.5 mi from the station at £12 a day. One further parking space on Bromley Rd, London, BR2, is also 0.5 mi away and costs £8.50 a day, giving daily commuters a lower-priced priced option.
A covered parking space in Beckenham, BR3 5EL, is listed 0.6 mi away at £75 a week. The covered format suits drivers leaving a vehicle for several working days, while the Bromley Hill and Bromley spaces suit a single day or shorter routine.
Paid On-Street Parking on Ravensbourne Avenue
The charge is 80p per hour, with a charge of £3.80 for over 4 hours (bromley.gov.uk).
The council listing identifies Ravensbourne Avenue as an on-street paid parking location, so it is a different arrangement from the station entrance and does not turn the railway site into a station car park. Drivers using the road for a station journey need to use the council’s paid parking arrangement and follow the signs applying to the bay where they leave the vehicle.
Peak-Time Planning for a Station With No Parking Spaces
Commuters cannot rely on a station car park at Ravensbourne because National Rail records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces (nationalrail.co.uk). A reserved Parksy driveway or parking space is therefore the most direct way to arrange off-street parking near the station, with five nearby priced listings charging £8.50 or £12 a day and a covered Beckenham space charging £75 a week.
The station’s official information includes a drop-off and pick-up point (nationalrail.co.uk), but that facility is for setting down or collecting passengers rather than leaving a car during a working day. On-street parking on Ravensbourne Avenue is paid at 80p an hour, with £3.80 for over 4 hours (bromley.gov.uk). For a regular commute, a booked private space avoids depending on a short roadside stay or arriving to find the available bay occupied.
Walking and Rail Alternatives From Shortlands
Shortlands railway station is the nearest listed alternative, 0.7 mi away and about a 14-minute walk. Beckenham Hill railway station and Beckenham Junction station are each about a 16-minute walk from the station. These links give drivers additional rail options when a nearby private space is easier to arrange around another station.
The station has bicycle storage at the front, according to Thameslink station information (thameslinkrailway.co.uk). National Rail also lists cycling among the station’s access facilities (nationalrail.co.uk). Drivers who do not need to leave a car all day can use the drop-off and pick-up point recorded by National Rail, while those seeking a full-day alternative can consider the priced Parksy spaces around Bromley Hill, Bromley, Bromley Rd and Beckenham.
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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 Ravensbourne Railway Station?
Ravensbourne railway station has no public or accessible station parking spaces, so drivers should arrange nearby private parking or use an alternative station. Parksy lists spaces 0.5 mi away from £8.50 a day or £12 a day, plus covered parking in Beckenham 0.6 mi away at £75 a week. Paid parking on Ravensbourne Avenue costs 80p per hour or £3.80 for over 4 hours.
Does Ravensbourne Railway Station Have a Car Park?
No. National Rail records no public parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces at the station, while South Western Railway also records that car parking is not available. Drivers should plan for a nearby private space or an alternative station rather than expecting a railway-operated car park at the Crab Hill entrance.
How Much Does Parking Near Ravensbourne Railway Station Cost?
Parksy lists four driveway or parking-space options 0.5 mi from the station at £12 a day. A further space on Bromley Rd, London, BR2, is 0.5 mi away at £8.50 a day. A covered space in Beckenham, BR3 5EL, is 0.6 mi away and costs £75 a week.
Is There Paid Street Parking Near Ravensbourne Railway Station?
Ravensbourne Avenue is listed as a paid on-street parking location. The charge is 80p per hour, with a charge of £3.80 for over 4 hours. This is separate from the station entrance and does not make the railway site a station car park, so drivers must follow the signs applying to the bay used.
What Is the Best Parking Option for Commuting From Ravensbourne Railway Station?
A reserved Parksy driveway or parking space is the most direct off-street option for a regular commute. Five nearby priced listings charge £8.50 or £12 a day, while a covered Beckenham space costs £75 a week. The station’s drop-off and pick-up point is for setting down or collecting passengers, not leaving a car during a working day.
What Are the Nearest Alternative Stations to Ravensbourne Railway Station?
Shortlands railway station is the nearest listed alternative, 0.7 mi away and about a 14-minute walk. Beckenham Hill railway station and Beckenham Junction station are each about a 16-minute walk from the station. Ravensbourne also has bicycle storage at the front, and National Rail lists cycling among its access facilities.
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