Parking Near Mitcham Junction Railway Station, Carshalton
Where Can I Park for Mitcham Junction Railway Station?
Mitcham Junction railway station has a small official car park with 13 spaces, open 24 hours Monday to Sunday, but availability is limited. APCOA day parking costs £8.30, and pre-booking may help when a guaranteed arrival matters. A nearby 24/7 Parksy parking lot is 104 yards away and costs £8.30 a day.
- Address
- Mitcham Junction, London, ENG
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Mitcham, CR4 4HN, 104 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Mitcham Eastfields railway station, 1.0 mi (21 min walk)
Parking Near Carshalton
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Mitcham Junction Station Car Park and APCOA Tariffs
The station has a small official car park with 13 parking spaces, according to National Rail. Drop-off and pick-up points are also provided, while National Rail records no accessible parking spaces. APCOA operates the station parking, and its published season-ticket prices are £31 a week, £128 a month, £357.40 quarterly and £1209.20 annually (APCOA).
Parking is available 24 hours from Monday to Sunday, according to Southwestern Railway. The published charges include a £5.80 peak ticket, £5.75 on Saturday and £2.15 on Sunday (Southwestern Railway). APCOA also lists day parking as open 24 hours, with secure parking and limited availability, at £8.30 (APCOA Prebook). Drivers who hold a Blue Badge can park free, provided the badge is displayed while parking at Thameslink, Southern or related stations (Southeastern Railway).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Mitcham Junction
The closest priced Parksy option is a 24/7 parking lot in Mitcham, CR4 4HN, a few steps away at 104 yards, costing £8.30 a day. Its round-the-clock access suits commuters who need an alternative to the station's limited official capacity, as well as drivers arriving early or returning late.
Two driveway-style choices are listed farther out in Mitcham: a space at Tamworth House is 0.6 miles away and costs £5.50 an hour, while an affordable driveway in Mitcham is 0.8 miles away at £8 a day. The hourly option is suited to shorter stays, whereas the daily driveway rate is easier to budget for a full working day. Three priced options in Maidstone are also shown at 0.6 miles: parking at New Grove Green Medical Centre costs £4.70 a day, and spaces at Cardio Thoracic Consortium Ltd and near Kent Institute of Medicine cost £1.75 an hour and £1 an hour respectively.
Commuter Parking and Pre-Booking at the Station
With only 13 official spaces, station parking is likely to be tight for commuters arriving during the weekday peak, particularly when regular users occupy spaces for the whole day. APCOA marks the day-parking product as secure but with limited availability, so pre-booking is relevant when a guaranteed arrival matters. The APCOA pre-book page lists Mitcham Junction station day parking at £8.30 and keeps the facility open 24 hours (APCOA Prebook).
Regular commuters have season-ticket choices through the station operator: APCOA lists weekly parking at £31, monthly parking at £128, quarterly parking at £357.40 and annual parking at £1209.20 (APCOA). Southwestern Railway separately publishes a £24.40 weekly ticket and a monthly ticket for station car parking (Southwestern Railway). Blue Badge holders receive free parking when the badge is displayed, according to Southeastern Railway. The season-ticket prices make the official car park more suitable for consistent users than occasional visitors who need only one day.
Mitcham Junction On-Street Parking Controls
The station address is Mitcham Junction, London, and the official parking information identifies dedicated station spaces rather than an unrestricted roadside facility. A driver using nearby streets needs to follow the signs and markings applying to the particular bay or road, including any resident parking controls, waiting restrictions and time limits.
National Rail identifies drop-off and pick-up points at the station, while APCOA is the station car park operator (National Rail; APCOA). The practical choice for a longer commuter stay is an official space or a Parksy booking rather than assuming that a residential road near Mitcham Junction is available for all-day parking.
Rail, Tram and Nearby-Station Alternatives From Mitcham Junction
Mitcham Eastfields railway station is the nearest alternative station listed for the area, at 1.0 mile away and a 21-minute walk. That makes it a possible fallback when parking at the station is full, although the extra walk needs to be included in the journey time. The station's location in Mitcham Junction, near Carshalton, also places it within a wider South London travel network for drivers comparing rail access points.
The official station information confirms drop-off and pick-up facilities, which can help passengers being driven to the railway rather than parking all day (National Rail). Rail operators also publish station information for Mitcham Junction across their live travel pages, including parking availability and station facilities (Southern Railway). For a longer stay, the APCOA weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual products provide a station-based alternative to daily parking, while the nearby Parksy spaces offer different hourly and daily arrangements.
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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 Mitcham Junction Railway Station?
Mitcham Junction railway station has a small official car park with 13 spaces, open 24 hours Monday to Sunday, but availability is limited. APCOA day parking costs £8.30, and pre-booking may help when a guaranteed arrival matters. A nearby 24/7 Parksy parking lot is 104 yards away and costs £8.30 a day.
How Much Does Station Parking Cost?
APCOA lists day parking at £8.30 and season tickets at £31 a week, £128 a month, £357.40 quarterly and £1209.20 annually. Southwestern Railway separately publishes a £5.80 peak ticket, £5.75 on Saturday, £2.15 on Sunday, a £24.40 weekly ticket and a monthly ticket for station car parking.
Is Parking Available 24 Hours?
Station parking is available 24 hours from Monday to Sunday, according to Southwestern Railway. APCOA also lists day parking as open 24 hours, with secure parking and limited availability. The official car park has 13 spaces, so drivers arriving during the weekday peak may find capacity tight.
Are There Cheaper Nearby Parking Options?
Parksy lists a space at Tamworth House, 0.6 miles away, at £5.50 an hour, and an affordable driveway in Mitcham, 0.8 miles away, at £8 a day. Options in Maidstone include £4.70 a day, £1.75 an hour and £1 an hour at 0.6 miles.
Can I Park on Nearby Streets?
The official parking information identifies dedicated station spaces rather than an unrestricted roadside facility. Drivers using nearby streets need to follow the signs and markings for each bay or road, including resident parking controls, waiting restrictions and time limits. An official space or Parksy booking is the practical longer-stay choice.
Is There an Alternative Station If Parking Is Full?
Mitcham Eastfields railway station is the nearest alternative listed for the area, at 1.0 mile away and a 21-minute walk. It may be a fallback when parking is full, although the extra walk needs to be included in the journey time. Drop-off and pick-up facilities are also provided.
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