Parking Near Chatham Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park at Chatham Railway Station?
Official station parking is split between Car Park A and Car Park B on Railway Street, serving the station at ME4 6PN. Car Park A has 207 spaces and location code 1761, while Car Park B has 124 spaces and two disabled spaces. National Rail lists 276 station parking spaces, four accessible spaces and a drop-off facility.
- Address
- Ordnance Terrace, Luton, Chatham, ME4 6PS
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Chatham, ENG, 135 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Rochester railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
Parking Near Chatham
Chatham railway station pictured with a nearby pre-booked private parking space offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a bay. Photo: Pexels
Chatham Station Car Parks on Railway Street
The station’s official parking is split between Chatham Station Car Park A and Car Park B on Railway Street. Car Park A is operated through APCOA and has 207 spaces, with location code 1761 and an SMS number of 078 6000 6000 (apcoaconnect.com). Car Park B is also listed by APCOA, with 124 spaces and two disabled spaces (apcoa.co.uk).
Both car parks serve the railway station at Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN. Car Park B is open 24/7 on Monday and Tuesday, with APCOA listing the site as open 24/7 (apcoa.co.uk). National Rail lists 276 station parking spaces and four accessible parking spaces, as well as a drop-off facility (nationalrail.co.uk).
Commuter Parking for the Station
Car Park A has 207 spaces, so commuters using that side of the station have a sizeable off-street facility at Railway Street (seasontickets.apcoa.co.uk). APCOA provides season-ticket information for Chatham Station Car Park A, making a season ticket an option for regular users rather than relying on individual visits (seasontickets.apcoa.co.uk).
Blue Badge holders can park free in Car Park B, but APCOA requires the vehicle to be registered through its Blue Badge Portal and the Blue Badge to be displayed (apcoa.co.uk). The station’s four accessible parking spaces are included in National Rail’s station information (nationalrail.co.uk). For a booked alternative, a 24/7 Chatham parking lot is listed at £4.50 an hour, while another Chatham lot is listed at £3 an hour.
Parking Rules Around Ordnance Terrace and Railway Street
Station parking is concentrated on Railway Street rather than the station address on Ordnance Terrace. APCOA identifies Car Park A as an off-street facility with location code 1761 and gives Railway Street, Chatham, ME4 6PN as its address (apcoaconnect.com). Car Park B is listed by APCOA as an off-street open car park (apcoa.co.uk).
Blue Badge conditions apply in Car Park B: APCOA says Blue Badge holders must register the vehicle on its Blue Badge Portal and display the badge, even though parking is free for eligible users (apcoa.co.uk). National Rail also identifies a station drop-off facility, which is useful for short arrivals and departures without treating the drop-off area as a commuter parking space (nationalrail.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near Chatham Station
For a short stay, Parksy lists a 24/7 parking lot in Chatham, 135 yards away, at £3 an hour. A hospital parking space at St Bartholomews Hospital in Rochester is 181 yards away and costs £4.40 a day, making it the lowest-priced daily option listed close to the station.
Two spaces at Chatham Station Car Park A and Chatham Station Car Park B are each 239 yards away and cost £8.10 a day. A space at Rhode Street Car Park, Chatham, is 0.3 miles away at £5.29 an hour, while a secure 24/7 Chatham parking lot with online booking is also 0.3 miles away at £4.50 an hour.
Rochester Rail Connection From Chatham
Rochester railway station is the nearest alternative listed for this area, at 0.5 miles from the station and an 11-minute walk. It gives commuters a second rail option when parking at the main station is inconvenient, although the walking connection is longer than the nearby Parksy spaces.
The station itself is identified by National Rail as Chatham, with the code CTM, and National Rail lists a drop-off facility alongside the station parking (nationalrail.co.uk). For drivers comparing alternatives, the Parksy listings include both station-car-park spaces at 239 yards and a St Bartholomews Hospital space at 181 yards, while the closest listed Chatham lot is 135 yards away.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- National Rail travel information
- Commuter parking
- Chatham Station Car Park B - APCOA
- Chatham - APCOA
- Chatham Car Park A
- Car Parking & Payments | Southeastern Railway
- Chatham Station
- Chatham Train Station - Southeastern Railway
- Old Road
- Car park information - Season Ticket - APCOA
* 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 at Chatham Railway Station?
Official station parking is split between Car Park A and Car Park B on Railway Street, serving the station at ME4 6PN. Car Park A has 207 spaces and location code 1761, while Car Park B has 124 spaces and two disabled spaces. National Rail lists 276 station parking spaces, four accessible spaces and a drop-off facility.
How Many Spaces Are Available at the Station Car Parks?
Car Park A has 207 spaces and Car Park B has 124 spaces, with two disabled spaces listed for Car Park B. National Rail lists 276 station parking spaces and four accessible parking spaces overall. Both official car parks are on Railway Street and serve the station at ME4 6PN.
Can Commuters Buy a Season Ticket for Station Parking?
APCOA provides season-ticket information for Car Park A, making a season ticket an option for regular users rather than relying on individual visits. Car Park A is an off-street facility on Railway Street with 207 spaces, location code 1761 and an SMS number of 078 6000 6000.
Is Parking Free for Blue Badge Holders?
Blue Badge holders can park free in Car Park B, but APCOA requires the vehicle to be registered through its Blue Badge Portal and the Blue Badge to be displayed. National Rail lists four accessible parking spaces at the station. These conditions apply to eligible users parking in Car Park B.
What Are the Nearby Parksy Parking Prices?
The closest listed Chatham lot is 135 yards away at £3 an hour and is available 24/7. A St Bartholomews Hospital space is 181 yards away at £4.40 a day. Station Car Park A and Car Park B spaces are each 239 yards away at £8.10 a day.
Is There a Drop-Off Facility and an Alternative Railway Station?
National Rail lists a drop-off facility alongside the station parking, intended for short arrivals and departures rather than commuter parking. Rochester railway station is the nearest alternative listed, at 0.5 miles away and an 11-minute walk, giving commuters a second rail option when parking is inconvenient.
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