Parking Near Loughborough Central Railway Station, Castle Donington
Where Can I Park for Loughborough Central Railway Station?
Loughborough Central railway station has on-street parking directly outside on Great Central Road, and the Great Central Railway lists it as open every day from 10:00 to 16:00. For a bookable off-street space, Park View Surgery is 0.2 mi away at £3.60 an hour, while Pinfold Medical Practice is 0.4 mi away at £1.50 an hour.
- Address
- Great Central Road, Shelthorpe, Charnwood, LE11 1RW
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Park View Surgery, Loughborough, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Loughborough railway station, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Parking at Loughborough Central Railway Station on Great Central Road
The station is the Loughborough Central stop on the Great Central Railway, in Shelthorpe near Castle Donington. Great Central Railway lists on-street parking directly outside the station and describes parking as available at all four of its stations (gcrailway.co.uk). The station address is Great Central Road, Loughborough LE11 1RW (gcrailway.co.uk).
Great Central Railway gives the station's opening hours as every day from 10:00 to 16:00 and identifies parking as on-street only (gcrailway.co.uk). This is a heritage railway station rather than an EMR station, so the nearby EMR station car park is a separate facility and should not be treated as the station's own parking.
On-Street Parking Outside the Great Central Railway Station
The station listing also records parking as on-street only (gcrailway.co.uk), making the road outside the practical arrival point for drivers attending the railway.
The useful distinction for visitors is between the railway's on-street parking and the separate station facilities at Loughborough railway station. The station entrance is on Great Central Road, while the railway's listed visiting hours are every day from 10:00 to 16:00 (gcrailway.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near the Station in Loughborough
The closest priced Parksy choice is a space at Park View Surgery, 0.2 mi away, priced at £3.60 an hour. A Pinfold Medical Practice space is 0.4 mi away at £1.50 an hour, while Carillon Court offers a space 0.5 mi away at £7 an hour. These options suit drivers who prefer a bookable off-street space rather than relying on the road outside.
For longer stays, secure Stashbee parking in Loughborough is 0.5 mi away and costs £37.50 a month. Sainsbury's Loughborough has a 24/7 space 0.6 mi away at £7.84 an hour. Barrow Health Centre is the furthest priced listing at 1.0 mi and costs £3.70 an hour. The selection covers surgery, court, supermarket and dedicated parking settings, so the best fit depends on whether the visit is short, regular or overnight.
Commuter Planning for Loughborough's Two Railway Stations
Regular rail commuters should separate the heritage railway from the mainline station before choosing a parking arrangement. The Great Central Railway lists Loughborough Central as open every day from 10:00 to 16:00 (gcrailway.co.uk), while APCOA lists the Loughborough Station car park with a one-day tariff of £13.20 and a parking period from 00:00 to 02:30 (apcoaconnect.com). Those details relate to different stations and different parking arrangements.
APCOA describes the Loughborough Station facility as a large car park with secure parking and multiple payment options (apcoa.co.uk). The Parksy monthly Stashbee option at £37.50 a month may suit a commuter seeking a regular arrangement, while the priced hourly spaces provide alternatives for occasional journeys. The Parksy listings also include a 24/7 Sainsbury's space, which is relevant to drivers needing access outside ordinary daytime visits.
Walking and Onward Connections From Loughborough Central
Loughborough railway station is the nearest other station, 0.7 mi away and a 15-minute walk from Loughborough Central railway station. The two stations serve different rail experiences, so a driver should choose the destination before parking rather than assuming the mainline station is at the heritage railway.
Great Central Railway identifies Loughborough Central as one of its stations and provides visitor access through the station and platform facilities (gcrailway.co.uk). The Parksy spaces range from 0.2 mi to 1.0 mi from the station, with the nearest options at Park View Surgery and Pinfold Medical Practice offering the shortest listed walks for drivers who want to leave the car away from Great Central Road.
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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 Loughborough Central Railway Station?
Loughborough Central railway station has on-street parking directly outside on Great Central Road, and the Great Central Railway lists it as open every day from 10:00 to 16:00. For a bookable off-street space, Park View Surgery is 0.2 mi away at £3.60 an hour, while Pinfold Medical Practice is 0.4 mi away at £1.50 an hour.
Is There Parking Directly Outside Loughborough Central Railway Station?
Yes. The Great Central Railway lists on-street parking directly outside the station on Great Central Road. It identifies parking as on-street only and lists the railway as open every day from 10:00 to 16:00. This is separate from the facilities at Loughborough railway station.
What Are the Closest Bookable Parking Spaces Near Loughborough Central Railway Station?
The closest priced Parksy option is Park View Surgery, 0.2 mi away, at £3.60 an hour. Pinfold Medical Practice is 0.4 mi away at £1.50 an hour. Carillon Court is 0.5 mi away at £7 an hour. These provide bookable off-street alternatives to parking on the road outside.
How Much Is Monthly Parking Near Loughborough Central Railway Station?
Secure Stashbee parking in Loughborough is 0.5 mi away and costs £37.50 a month. This may suit a commuter seeking a regular arrangement. The other priced Parksy choices use hourly rates, including Park View Surgery at £3.60 an hour, Pinfold Medical Practice at £1.50 an hour and Carillon Court at £7 an hour.
Is Loughborough Central Railway Station the Same as Loughborough Railway Station?
No. Loughborough Central is a heritage railway station, while Loughborough railway station is the separate mainline facility. APCOA lists the Loughborough Station car park with a one-day tariff of £13.20 and a parking period from 00:00 to 02:30. Choose the destination before parking, as the stations serve different rail experiences.
How Far Is Loughborough Railway Station From Loughborough Central Railway Station?
Loughborough railway station is 0.7 mi away and a 15-minute walk from Loughborough Central railway station. The Parksy spaces listed nearby range from 0.2 mi to 1.0 mi away. Park View Surgery and Pinfold Medical Practice offer the shortest listed distances for drivers leaving the car away from Great Central Road.
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