Parking Near Ifield Railway Station, Crawley
Where Can I Park for Ifield Railway Station?
Ifield railway station has no dedicated station car park, parking spaces or accessible parking spaces. It does have a drop-off and pick-up point for brief passenger movements. The closest booked option is a private driveway on The Croft, 155 yards away, costing £3.50 an hour, while Ibis London Gatwick Airport offers parking 0.6 miles away at £0.73 an hour.
- Address
- 3 The Croft, Crawley, RH11 8RQ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking at The Croft, Crawley RH11, 155 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Crawley railway station, 1.2 mi (26 min walk)
Parking Near Crawley
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Parking at Ifield Railway Station on the Croft
Ifield railway station has no station car park, so drivers cannot use a dedicated railway parking facility at 3 The Croft, Crawley, RH11 8RQ. National Rail lists no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces at the station (nationalrail.co.uk).
The station does provide a drop-off and pick-up point, which is more suitable for a short passenger set-down than for leaving a vehicle during a rail journey (nationalrail.co.uk). Southeastern lists a car parking emergency box with staffed information hours of Monday to Friday 06:00 to 12:35 and Saturday 07:00 to 13:35, with Sunday closed (southeasternrailway.co.uk).
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to Ifield Station
The closest Parksy option is a driveway space on The Croft, 155 yards away, priced at £3.50 an hour. Its position makes it the most practical choice for a short visit or a commuter who wants to minimise the walk to the station.
Further options include secure parking at Ibis London Gatwick Airport, 0.6 miles away, at £0.73 an hour, and a secure rental space in RH11, 0.7 miles away, at £8 an hour. These spaces suit drivers who prefer a booked private space outside the station area.
Metana House in RH10 and Smalls Mead are both 0.8 miles away, with prices of £12.38 a day and £7 an hour respectively. Gatwick Short Stay North is also 0.8 miles away and costs £90 a day, making it a different fit from the lower-priced commuter choices.
Commuter Choices for Rail Journeys From Ifield
The Croft driveway is 155 yards from the station and costs £3.50 an hour, while the RH11 secure rental space is 0.7 miles away at £8 an hour.
Drivers needing a daily booking can choose Metana House at £12.38 a day, 0.8 miles away. Smalls Mead costs £7 an hour at the same distance, while Gatwick Short Stay North costs £90 a day.
The station information lists a car parking emergency box, with opening hours of Monday to Friday 06:00 to 12:35 and Saturday 07:00 to 13:35; the box is closed on Sunday (southeasternrailway.co.uk). These hours relate to the station facility rather than to a station car park.
Street Parking and Stopping by the Station
National Rail identifies a drop-off and pick-up point at the station (nationalrail.co.uk). This supports brief passenger movements at the railway entrance, rather than all-day parking for commuters.
The station address is 3 The Croft, Crawley, RH11 8RQ. A nearby private driveway on The Croft is listed 155 yards away at £3.50 an hour, giving drivers a designated alternative to leaving a vehicle on the street.
National Rail records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces at the station (nationalrail.co.uk). Drivers using surrounding streets therefore need to distinguish the station's drop-off facility from parking arranged away from the railway premises.
Reaching Ifield From Crawley and Nearby Alternatives
Crawley railway station is the nearest listed alternative, 1.2 miles from Ifield railway station and a 26-minute walk. It gives drivers another rail location to consider when planning a journey from the Crawley area.
The closest Parksy space is on The Croft, 155 yards from the station, while the other listed spaces are between 0.6 and 0.8 miles away. The 0.6-mile Ibis London Gatwick Airport space and the 0.7-mile RH11 rental space offer alternatives for drivers willing to walk further.
For a daily booking, Metana House, Smalls Mead and Gatwick Short Stay North are each 0.8 miles away.
Sources
* 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 Ifield Railway Station?
Ifield railway station has no dedicated station car park, parking spaces or accessible parking spaces. It does have a drop-off and pick-up point for brief passenger movements. The closest booked option is a private driveway on The Croft, 155 yards away, costing £3.50 an hour, while Ibis London Gatwick Airport offers parking 0.6 miles away at £0.73 an hour.
Does Ifield Railway Station Have a Car Park?
No, the station has no dedicated car park, parking spaces or accessible parking spaces. National Rail identifies a drop-off and pick-up point, which is intended for brief passenger set-down and collection rather than leaving a vehicle during a rail journey. The station address is 3 The Croft, Crawley, RH11 8RQ.
What Is the Closest Parking to Ifield Railway Station?
The closest booked parking option is a private driveway on The Croft, 155 yards from the station. It costs £3.50 an hour and is suitable for drivers who want to minimise the walk. It provides a designated alternative to leaving a vehicle on surrounding streets or using the station's drop-off and pick-up point.
What Parking Is Available for a Commuter Rail Journey?
For a commuter booking, the RH11 secure rental space is 0.7 miles away and costs £8 an hour. Metana House is 0.8 miles away at £12.38 a day, while Smalls Mead is 0.8 miles away at £7 an hour. The Croft driveway is closer, at 155 yards, and costs £3.50 an hour.
Can I Use the Station Drop-Off Point for All-Day Parking?
The station provides a drop-off and pick-up point for brief passenger movements at the railway entrance. It is not described as all-day parking for commuters. National Rail records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces, so drivers should arrange a private space away from the railway premises for a longer rail journey.
What Are the Nearest Alternatives for Parking and Rail Travel?
Crawley railway station is 1.2 miles from the station and a 26-minute walk. Listed private parking alternatives include Ibis London Gatwick Airport, 0.6 miles away at £0.73 an hour, and the RH11 space, 0.7 miles away at £8 an hour. Metana House, Smalls Mead and Gatwick Short Stay North are each 0.8 miles away.
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