Parking Near Dorridge Railway Station, Knowle
Where Can I Park at Dorridge Railway Station?
Dorridge railway station has a 104-space car park on Avenue Road, B93 8LH, with drop-off and pick-up points. Parking information lists it as free and open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday and on public holidays, but another page displays “No Car parking”. Nearby Parksy parking starts at £3.50 an hour, 0.4 miles away.
- Address
- Avenue Road, Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, B93 8LH
- Closest listed space
- Convenient MUMS Parking in Knowle, Solihull, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Parking Near Knowle
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Station Parking on Avenue Road
The station has 104 parking spaces and the car park is operated by Chiltern Railways (journeyplanner.tfwm.org.uk). National Rail also lists 104 station parking spaces, with drop-off and pick-up points available (nationalrail.co.uk). For drivers approaching the station in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, the address is Avenue Road, B93 8LH.
Parking information is inconsistent between transport listings. West Midlands Railway describes the car park as free and gives opening hours of 24 hours from Monday to Sunday and on all bank holidays, while its page also displays “No Car parking” (westmidlandsrailway.co.uk). Southwestern Railway likewise lists parking as free and opening hours as 24 hours from Monday to Sunday and on public holidays (southwesternrailway.co.uk).
Commuter Options for the Station
The TfWM journey planner lists off-peak parking at £2.50, a daily ticket at £4, a weekly ticket at £15, a monthly ticket at £57.50 and an annual ticket at £598 (journeyplanner.tfwm.org.uk). Those ticket types give regular rail users several ways to plan parking beyond a single working day.
The station has 104 spaces, so early arrival is the practical approach when a train departure matters. National Rail records no accessible parking spaces at the station (nationalrail.co.uk). A separate operator listing states that accessible parking bays are available, creating a conflict that drivers needing an accessible bay should resolve before relying on the station car park (southwesternrailway.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near Dorridge Railway Station
The nearest priced Parksy option is a space in Knowle, 0.4 miles away, costing £3.50 an hour. Its hourly pricing suits a short visit, an appointment or a few hours near the station rather than a full commuter day.
Five further priced spaces are listed nearby. A parking lot in Solihull is 1.1 miles away and costs £12 a day. Four driveway spaces on Willowbank Road or in Solihull are each 1.2 miles away and cost £12 a day. The Willowbank Road spaces suit drivers who want a day rate, while the Solihull driveway listing provides another full-day option at the same price.
Parking Rules Around Dorridge and Knowle
Solihull Council lists pay-and-display charges for its Dorridge and Knowle car parks. Parking for up to 2 hours is free with a ticket, 2 to 3 hours costs £1.50, 3 to 4 hours costs £2.50, and 4 to 6 hours costs £3.80 (solihull.gov.uk). These council tariffs are separate from the railway parking information.
A report on the station’s parking fees states that 4 to 6 hours costs £3.20 and parking above 6 hours costs £5 (switchradio.co.uk). The different figures show that the railway and council car parks should not be treated as one tariff area. Use the named car park and its displayed payment terms when choosing between station and town parking.
Rail and Road Connections From Dorridge
Dorridge is a rail stop with a dedicated drop-off and pick-up point, making short station journeys possible without leaving a car parked all day (nationalrail.co.uk). The station’s position on Avenue Road places the rail entrance near the local road network serving the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and the area near Knowle.
For longer stays, the council’s Dorridge and Knowle car parks provide an alternative to station parking, with the council’s published tariff covering stays from up to 2 hours through 4 to 6 hours (solihull.gov.uk). Drivers comparing alternatives should distinguish those council facilities from the 104-space railway car park, because the published operators and charges are different (journeyplanner.tfwm.org.uk).
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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 Dorridge Railway Station?
Dorridge railway station has a 104-space car park on Avenue Road, B93 8LH, with drop-off and pick-up points. Parking information lists it as free and open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday and on public holidays, but another page displays “No Car parking”. Nearby Parksy parking starts at £3.50 an hour, 0.4 miles away.
How Many Spaces Are at Dorridge Railway Station?
The station car park has 104 parking spaces, according to both the TfWM journey planner and National Rail. Drop-off and pick-up points are available. National Rail records no accessible parking spaces, while a separate operator listing states that accessible bays are available, so drivers needing one should resolve the discrepancy before relying on the station car park.
What Are the Station Parking Charges for Commuters?
The TfWM journey planner lists off-peak parking at £2.50, a daily ticket at £4, a weekly ticket at £15, a monthly ticket at £57.50 and an annual ticket at £598. These options give regular rail users alternatives to paying for a single working day, although the station has 104 spaces and early arrival is practical when a train departure matters.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Is Available?
The nearest priced Parksy option is in Knowle, 0.4 miles away, at £3.50 an hour. A Solihull parking lot is 1.1 miles away and costs £12 a day. Four further driveway spaces on Willowbank Road or in Solihull are each 1.2 miles away and cost £12 a day, providing several full-day alternatives.
What Are the Dorridge and Knowle Council Car Park Charges?
Solihull Council lists up to 2 hours as free with a ticket in its Dorridge and Knowle car parks. Parking for 2 to 3 hours costs £1.50, 3 to 4 hours costs £2.50, and 4 to 6 hours costs £3.80. These council tariffs are separate from the railway parking information, so use the named car park’s displayed payment terms.
Are There Drop-Off and Pick-Up Facilities at the Station?
The station has a dedicated drop-off and pick-up point, making short station journeys possible without leaving a car parked all day. Its location on Avenue Road places the rail entrance near the local road network serving the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and the area near Knowle. Council car parks provide an alternative for longer stays.
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