Parking Near Digby and Sowton Railway Station, Exeter
Where Can I Park at Digby and Sowton Railway Station?
Digby and Sowton railway station has car parking and a ticket machine. The entrance is at 25-26 Apple Lane, Trade City, Exeter, EX2 5GL. Nearby reserved options include Bishops Way, 289 yd away at £13.75 an hour, and Higher Birch Drive, 321 yd away at £13.74 an hour. Etonhurst Close is 0.3 mi away at £25 a day.
- Address
- 25-26 Apple Lane, Trade City, Exeter, EX2 5GL
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking on Bishops Way, Exeter EX2, 289 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Newcourt railway station, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Parking at Digby and Sowton Railway Station
Digby and Sowton railway station has car parking, according to Grand Central Rail (grandcentralrail.com). The station is on the Avocet Line of the Devon Metro in Exeter (Wikipedia). Its entrance address is 25-26 Apple Lane, Trade City, Exeter, EX2 5GL.
Grand Central Rail lists car parking among the station facilities, alongside a ticket machine, Wi-Fi, impaired-access staff and step-free impaired access (grandcentralrail.com). The station information identifies no waiting room and no toilet, so drivers combining a car journey with rail travel should plan around the facilities available on the platforms.
Street Parking Around Apple Lane and Trade City
The station sits at 25-26 Apple Lane in Trade City, Exeter, EX2 5GL. This commercial setting makes the Apple Lane approach the relevant point for drivers arriving by car.
Drivers using public highway space therefore need to follow the signs and markings in force at the exact bay rather than treating nearby station parking as permission to leave a vehicle on the street.
Parksy Parking Near Digby and Sowton
Parksy lists a driveway space on Bishops Way, Exeter EX2, 289 yd away, at £13.75 an hour. A second space on Higher Birch Drive is 321 yd away and costs £13.74 an hour. These nearby options suit drivers who want a reserved space away from the station entrance.
The Clyst Halt Avenue option is aimed at drivers prioritising round-the-clock access and security.
For longer stays, Parksy lists parking at Etonhurst Close, 0.3 mi away, at £25 a day. Tesco Exeter Vale Extra is 0.4 mi away and costs £3 an hour, giving short-stay drivers a lower priced listed alternative.
Commuter Planning for the Station Car Park
Grand Central Rail confirms that car parking is available at Digby and Sowton railway station and that the station has a ticket machine (grandcentralrail.com). Those facilities make the station suitable for drivers combining a local road journey with a rail trip, particularly when carrying a ticket or other travel details is more convenient than relying on a staffed booking office.
Parksy includes 24/7 spaces on Bishops Way, Higher Birch Drive and Clyst Halt Avenue, as well as the Etonhurst Close option for a daily stay. The listed hourly prices are £13.75, £13.74, £13.75 and £18.75 respectively, while the Etonhurst Close space is £25 a day. These choices give commuters different locations and booking durations without relying on an unreserved roadside space.
Rail and Road Connections From Digby and Sowton
Newcourt railway station is the nearest station listed for Digby and Sowton railway station, at 0.8 mi or a 17-minute walk. Both stations form part of the local rail network serving Exeter, so Newcourt provides a nearby alternative for passengers whose route or parking arrangement works better from the east.
The station is on the Avocet Line of the Devon Metro in Exeter (Wikipedia). Sandy Park is also close by: the best way from the station costs £17 and takes 2 mins, according to Rome2Rio (rome2rio.com). That connection can be useful for visitors travelling between the station and the venue rather than continuing by rail.
Sources
- UK Government parking rules
- UK Government driving and transport services
- Commuter parking
- National Rail Enquiries
- Digby & Sowton Station
- Digby & Sowton Train Station
- Digby & Sowton station - Tickets & Information
- Digby & Sowton train station | Departures, arrivals and tickets
- Digby & Sowton Train Station
- Digby and Sowton Station to Sandy Park
* 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 Digby and Sowton Railway Station?
Digby and Sowton railway station has car parking and a ticket machine. The entrance is at 25-26 Apple Lane, Trade City, Exeter, EX2 5GL. Nearby reserved options include Bishops Way, 289 yd away at £13.75 an hour, and Higher Birch Drive, 321 yd away at £13.74 an hour. Etonhurst Close is 0.3 mi away at £25 a day.
What Is the Address of Digby and Sowton Railway Station?
The entrance address is 25-26 Apple Lane, Trade City, Exeter, EX2 5GL. Drivers approaching by car should use Apple Lane as the relevant access point and follow the signs and markings applying to the exact bay when considering public highway space.
Is There Parking at Digby and Sowton Railway Station?
Grand Central Rail confirms that car parking is available at the station, alongside a ticket machine. The station information identifies no waiting room and no toilet, so drivers combining a car journey with rail travel should plan around the facilities available on the platforms.
What Reserved Parking Is Near Digby and Sowton Railway Station?
Parksy lists a driveway space on Bishops Way, Exeter EX2, 289 yd away at £13.75 an hour. A second space on Higher Birch Drive is 321 yd away at £13.74 an hour. Parksy also lists a 24/7 Clyst Halt Avenue option and parking at Etonhurst Close, 0.3 mi away, at £25 a day.
Is There Lower-Priced Short-Stay Parking Near the Station?
Tesco Exeter Vale Extra is 0.4 mi away and costs £3 an hour, making it a lower priced listed alternative for short stays. For longer stays, Etonhurst Close is 0.3 mi away at £25 a day. These options provide different booking durations away from an unreserved roadside space.
How Far Is Newcourt Railway Station From Digby and Sowton Railway Station?
Newcourt railway station is the nearest station listed, at 0.8 mi or a 17-minute walk. Both stations form part of the local rail network serving Exeter, so Newcourt provides an alternative for passengers whose route or parking arrangement works better from the east. Sandy Park is also close by.
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