Parking Near Four Lane Ends Interchange, Gosforth
Where Can I Park at Four Lane Ends Interchange?
Four Lane Ends Interchange has a Nexus-operated multi-storey car park on Benton Lane, with 300 bays and eight accessible spaces reported across four levels. Reserved alternatives include a driveway 0.4 mi away for £3.20 a day.
- Address
- Benton Road
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Lane End Surgery, Newcastle upon Tyne, 0.4 mi (10 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Longbenton, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
Parking Near Gosforth
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Four Lane Ends Interchange Car Park on Benton Lane
The station is served by a Nexus-operated multi-storey car park with 300 bays, including eight accessible spaces across four levels (parkingmanagementnetwork.co.uk). A separate transport listing describes the interchange car park as having 457 unclassified bays and 22 accessible spaces on all but the top deck (travelnortheast.uk). The differing published figures mean drivers should use the signage at the entrance to identify the currently managed parking area.
The interchange is on Benton Lane, while the station address is Benton Road (travelnortheast.uk). The Metro station is enclosed within the bus-station building, placing the parking, buses and rail platforms in the same interchange complex (travelnortheast.uk). Cycle parking is also provided through five cycle pods and 18 cycle spaces (wikipedia.org).
Parksy Parking Near Newcastle upon Tyne’s Interchange
Parksy lists several alternatives for drivers who prefer a reserved space near the station. A driveway at Lane End Surgery is 0.4 mi away and costs £3.20 a day. A covered space in Newcastle upon Tyne is 0.5 mi away at £12 a day, while a space in Manor Park is 0.6 mi away at £12 a day.
Further options include parking at Cobalt Hospital, North Tyneside, 0.7 mi away for £3.60 a day, a space on Teesdale Gardens, Newcastle NE7, 0.7 mi away for £2.25 a day, and a space on Killingworth Road, Newcastle, 0.7 mi away for £12 a day. The lower-priced listings suit drivers focused on keeping daily costs down, while the covered and secure options suit commuters prioritising the type of space.
Commuter Parking at the Interchange
The multi-storey facility gives regular Metro users a substantial choice of bays, with published figures of either 300 bays or 457 unclassified bays depending on the transport listing used (parkingmanagementnetwork.co.uk; travelnortheast.uk). Accessible parking is included in both descriptions, with eight spaces reported across four levels and 22 spaces reported on all but the top deck (parkingmanagementnetwork.co.uk; travelnortheast.uk).
The interchange combines Metro, bus and taxi facilities, so a driver can leave a car beside several onward transport options (wikipedia.org). Parksy’s nearby spaces provide a practical alternative when a commuter wants to reserve a specific space rather than rely on finding an available bay in a multi-storey car park.
Parking Controls Around Benton Lane and Benton Road
The interchange sits on Benton Lane, with the station address recorded as Benton Road (travelnortheast.uk). The published transport description identifies the car park as a large multi-storey facility with unclassified parking bays, rather than describing the surrounding residential streets as station parking (travelnortheast.uk).
Drivers using the station should keep the vehicle within the interchange’s designated car park or a reserved Parksy space. The bus station, taxi rank and enclosed Metro station share the interchange site, so stopping areas intended for buses or taxis are not substitutes for a parking bay (wikipedia.org; travelnortheast.uk).
Metro, Bus and Nearby Station Connections From Four Lane Ends
The interchange brings together a Metro station, a bus station and a taxi rank, making it useful for journeys that continue beyond the immediate area (wikipedia.org). The Metro station is wholly enclosed within the bus-station building, so passengers can move between the two facilities within the interchange (travelnortheast.uk).
Longbenton is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi away and an 11-minute walk. The interchange is 1.6 mi from Gosforth centre, while the station itself is in Newcastle upon Tyne near Gosforth. Drivers wanting a rail connection can therefore compare the interchange car park with parking closer to Longbenton before choosing where to leave the vehicle.
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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 at Four Lane Ends Interchange?
Four Lane Ends Interchange has a Nexus-operated multi-storey car park on Benton Lane, with 300 bays and eight accessible spaces reported across four levels. Reserved alternatives include a driveway 0.4 mi away for £3.20 a day.
How Many Spaces Does the Four Lane Ends Interchange Car Park Have?
Published figures differ. The Nexus-operated multi-storey car park is described as having 300 bays, including eight accessible spaces across four levels. A separate transport listing describes 457 unclassified bays and 22 accessible spaces on all but the top deck. Drivers should use the entrance signage to identify the currently managed parking area.
Where Is Parking Located at Four Lane Ends Interchange?
The interchange is on Benton Lane, while the station address is recorded as Benton Road. The designated car park is the interchange’s multi-storey facility. The bus station, taxi rank and enclosed Metro station share the site, so bus and taxi stopping areas should not be used instead of a parking bay.
What Transport Connections Are Available at the Interchange?
The interchange combines a Metro station, bus station and taxi rank. The Metro station is wholly enclosed within the bus-station building, allowing passengers to move between the facilities within the interchange. Cycle parking is also provided through five cycle pods and 18 cycle spaces.
How Far Is Longbenton Station From the Interchange?
Longbenton is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi away and an 11-minute walk. The interchange is 1.6 mi from Gosforth centre, while the station itself is in Newcastle upon Tyne near Gosforth. Drivers wanting a rail connection can compare parking there with parking closer to Longbenton.
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