Parking Near Swaythling Railway Station, Highfield
Where Can I Park at Swaythling Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park has 10 spaces and weekday parking is listed from 06:30 to 11:00. South Western Railway lists £1.30 an hour off-peak, £2.60 peak and £1.30 on Saturday and Sunday, with RingGo hourly payment available from 1200. Nearby Parksy options include a £1 an hour space 111 yards away.
- Address
- 1 Eric Meadus Close, Southampton, SO18 2LB
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in Swaythling - Perfect for You!, 111 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Southampton Airport Parkway railway station, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Station Parking at Swaythling Railway Station
The station car park is operated by APCOA and has 10 parking spaces, including disabled spaces (APCOA). National Rail also lists 10 station parking spaces, with no accessible parking spaces recorded (nationalrail.co.uk). The station address is 1 Eric Meadus Close, Southampton, SO18 2LB, near Highfield.
South Western Railway lists an off-peak charge of £1.30 an hour, a £1 per-hour ticket, a peak charge of £2.60, and Saturday and Sunday charges of £1.30 (southwesternrailway.com). An hourly rate is available from 1200 through RingGo (southwesternrailway.com). The operator information lists Monday to Friday parking tariffs, while the station information gives opening hours of 06:30 to 11:00 Monday to Friday and closed on Saturday and Sunday (southernrailway.com).
Street Parking Around the Station in Southampton
Parking immediately around the station needs to be treated separately from the APCOA site, because the station car park and public roads operate under different controls. The station is on Eric Meadus Close, and the published station information identifies a drop-off and pick-up point for short station visits (nationalrail.co.uk).
South Eastern Railway states that parking at the station is chargeable for all vehicles except registered Blue Badge holders (southeasternrailway.co.uk). Drivers using a public road should therefore rely on the restriction shown at the exact bay or sign rather than treating station parking terms as permission to leave a vehicle on the street.
Commuter Parking and Tickets for the Station
There are only 10 station spaces, so a commuter arriving close to departure time has little spare capacity to rely on (APCOA). The weekday operating window shown for station parking is 06:30 to 11:00, with the service listed as closed on Saturday and Sunday (southernrailway.com).
South Eastern Railway publishes a £2.60 daily charge, a £10.30 weekly charge and a £36 monthly charge for station parking (southeasternrailway.co.uk). South Western Railway lists RingGo hourly payment from 1200, alongside its off-peak, peak and weekend tariffs (southwesternrailway.com). The available operator information supports daily, weekly and monthly payment choices, as well as hourly payment at the stated time, rather than a pre-booking arrangement.
Parksy Spaces Near Swaythling Railway Station
The closest priced Parksy option is a space 111 yards away at £1 an hour. A second space by Southampton Airport Parkway station is 144 yards away and costs £3 an hour. Both suit drivers who want a short walk and an hourly tariff rather than relying on the small station car park.
For longer stays, a secure Stashbee space in Swaythling is 0.2 miles away at £78 a month. Two spaces 0.3 miles away cost £5 a day, including a general Southampton space and a driveway in Mansbridge. A space at Southampton International Airport is 0.7 miles away at £4 an hour, making it more suitable for airport-related parking than a close station interchange.
Rail and Bus Connections From the Station Area
Southampton Airport Parkway railway station is the nearest listed alternative, 0.9 miles away or an 18-minute walk from the station. Its nearby Parksy space is 144 yards away and costs £3 an hour, giving drivers a separate rail option when the small station car park is unsuitable.
The station has bicycle storage and a drop-off and pick-up point (nationalrail.co.uk). The station information also lists taxi numbers 02380 222222 and 02380 666666 (threeriversrail.com). No bus, tram or park-and-ride route is specified in the published station information used here, so the practical alternatives covered are the nearby Southampton Airport Parkway connection, taxi access and the Parksy spaces within walking distance.
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 at Swaythling Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park has 10 spaces and weekday parking is listed from 06:30 to 11:00. South Western Railway lists £1.30 an hour off-peak, £2.60 peak and £1.30 on Saturday and Sunday, with RingGo hourly payment available from 1200. Nearby Parksy options include a £1 an hour space 111 yards away.
How Many Parking Spaces Are at Swaythling Railway Station?
The APCOA car park has 10 parking spaces, including disabled spaces. National Rail also lists 10 station parking spaces, although it records no accessible parking spaces. With only 10 spaces, commuters arriving close to departure time have little spare capacity to rely on.
What Are the Parking Charges at Swaythling Railway Station?
South Western Railway lists an off-peak charge of £1.30 an hour, a £1 per-hour ticket, a peak charge of £2.60, and Saturday and Sunday charges of £1.30. An hourly rate is available from 1200 through RingGo. South Eastern Railway publishes £2.60 daily, £10.30 weekly and £36 monthly charges.
What Are the Station Car Park Opening Hours?
The station information lists parking opening hours of 06:30 to 11:00 Monday to Friday. It is listed as closed on Saturday and Sunday. The operator information lists Monday to Friday parking tariffs, so check the applicable restriction and payment terms before leaving a vehicle.
Is There Street Parking Near the Station?
Street parking immediately around the station is separate from the APCOA site and is controlled by public-road restrictions. The station is on Eric Meadus Close and has a drop-off and pick-up point for short station visits. Drivers should rely on the restriction shown at the exact bay or sign.
What Are the Nearest Alternatives to Station Parking?
The closest priced Parksy option is 111 yards away at £1 an hour. For longer stays, a secure Stashbee space in Swaythling is 0.2 miles away at £78 a month.
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